by sahcadmin | Feb 12, 2021 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
You know that feeling when you get ready to embark on an adventure? The building excitement… the thrill of the first moment you step foot on a trail… That setting is so important – it sets the tone and context for your experience. Unfortunately, many of the public...
by sahcadmin | Aug 6, 2019 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
Just beyond the rush of traffic on Interstate 40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line, steep hillsides and forested knolls shelter a vibrant community of wildlife. We recently purchased 195 acres in this part of Haywood County near the Pigeon River to protect a...
by sahcadmin | Nov 9, 2017 | Land Protection and Landowner Stories, Smoky Mountains
We recently purchased 147 acres at Stevens Creek, a quiet cove on the eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The acquisition permanently protects important habitat and water resources near the remote Cataloochee Valley area of the park. “Wrapped on...
by sahcadmin | Apr 4, 2017 | Focus Area Feature Hikes, Smoky Mountains
On Saturday, March 25th, an awesome group of hikers gathered to explore our Smoky Mountains Conservation Focus Area with a hike to scenic Hemphill Bald at the top of Cataloochee Ranch, where SAHC placed our first conservation easement in 1993. The hike began at the...
by sahcadmin | Mar 15, 2013 | "For Love of Beer and Mountains", Event Recaps, Hikes, Smoky Mountains
The end of February was a great time to practice winter tree identification, and to enjoy a new Highland Brewing Company seasonal pint with friends. As part of our “For Love of Beer & Mountains” partnership with Highlands Brewing Company, we hosted an...
by sahcadmin | Aug 3, 2012 | Smoky Mountains, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
31 volunteers and staff rallied to help the Smokies on Saturday, July 28. In a partnership with Nature Valley (the granola bar company) and the National Parks Conservation Association, several SAHC projects are underway at the protected Cataloochee Ranch (directly...
