by sahcadmin | Sep 14, 2022 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
The summits of the Craggy and Black Mountains cap the horizon of Reems Creek Valley just outside Weaverville, NC. It is a stunning backdrop that epitomizes what we love about the southern Appalachians. An important side ridge off the crest of the Craggies was recently...
by sahcadmin | Oct 4, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Landowner Perspective: Russ and Stacy Oates on Protecting Elk Fork “Stacy and I came from families that love the outdoors and feel deep connection with wild things and wild places. Growing up on opposite coasts (Stacy in the Napa Valley of California and...
by sahcadmin | Sep 15, 2018 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In 2018, SAHC purchased 123 acres near Black Mountain, NC, permanently protecting the crest of one of the “Seven Sisters.” Brushy Knob is also known as “Big Piney.” It is the third Sister in the chain of summits straddling the Asheville watershed and Montreat,...
by sahcadmin | Apr 22, 2017 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We purchased 60 acres adjoining the Asheville Watershed and SAHC’s 492-acre Laurel Ridge Preserve. The acquisition protects a headwater tributary of Laurel Branch, which flows into the Swannanoa River. This property is an important addition to the large network of...
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...
