by sahcadmin | Jul 13, 2025 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Featured Highlights, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Tucked into an isolated, forested perch above the Nolichucky River near the NC/TN border, the abandoned settlement of Lost Cove inspires the imagination. Pisgah National Forest surrounds this former community, touted as a ‘ghost town’ in the mountains. In 2025, SAHC...
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 | Jul 1, 2014 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Stewardship Stories, Volunteer Stories
Where would we be without our volunteers and amazing AmeriCorps Project Conserve members? Our “Raft Out the Trash” event earlier this year reflects a stellar example of how these team members’ incredible initiative, drive and dedication help us...
by sahcadmin | Jan 24, 2014 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Hikes
Although we are in the midst of an arctic freeze in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, we’re eagerly looking forward to the slate of outdoor adventures our outreach team has planned for this year. To whet your appetite, here’s a narrative from one of our 2013 fall...
by sahcadmin | Jan 22, 2013 | Appalachian Trail Countryside, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
There’s something alluring about a ghost town in the middle of the forest, where stone chimneys and building remnants hearken back to more vibrant days. You can almost imagine that the stones in fallen walls whisper stories about the families who once lived...
