by sahcadmin | Oct 29, 2015 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Appalachian Trail Countryside, Corporate Partners, Hikes
Late this summer, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Highland Brewing Company were joined by The Aloft Hotel, Altamont Environmental, Traveling Chic Boutique and USA Raft to explore Lost Cove, where SAHC protected a 95-acre tract in 2012. We hiked into...
by sahcadmin | Aug 6, 2015 | Black Mountains, Hikes
Tucked away in the hills of Black Mountain, NC, lies the headwaters of the Catawba River and the popular hiking destination, Catawba Falls. During the last week of May, we had the pleasure of leading a group of hikers to the upper portion of Catawba Falls, a rarely...
by sahcadmin | Jul 24, 2015 | Event Recaps, Highlands of Roan, Hikes
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the June Jamboree this summer! As we prepare to bid adieu to our Project Conserve AmeriCorps Conservation Education and Volunteer Associate, Kana Miller, we’d like to share her account from the day: “Organizing the June...
by sahcadmin | May 28, 2015 | French Broad River Valley, Hikes, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Oshun Mountain (OM) Sanctuary in Asheville, NC, founded in 2012, is a non-profit holistic education and nature-sensitive retreat center that offers overnight stays, classes, lectures, trainings and other programs. After three years of dedicated effort, OM Sanctuary’s...
by sahcadmin | Oct 21, 2014 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Balsam Mountains, Hikes
Drew Stevenson from Highland Brewing Company and Kana Miller (SAHC AmeriCorps PR and Outreach Associate) fearlessly led our group of hikers into the clouds for a strenuous but fun October hike — the Thunderstruck “For Love of Beer and Mountains”...
by sahcadmin | Oct 15, 2014 | Highlands of Roan, Hikes
Before we head full into cold weather, here’s a sunny memory to tide you over until next year. For the June Jamboree this past summer, a group of around 50 people joined together for a beautiful day of hiking and exploring in the Highlands of Roan, celebrating...