by sahcadmin | Dec 6, 2017 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We purchased 21 wooded acres in the Highlands of Roan just south of the TN border in Mitchell County, securing a gateway to connect our existing Big Rock Creek conservation properties with Pisgah National Forest. “This is another Roan success story that protects...
by sahcadmin | Dec 22, 2016 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
On December 19, we assisted the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) with the purchase of 82 acres at Sorrells Meadow, to be added to the Cold Mountain Game Lands in Haywood County. With a remarkable mix of high elevation open meadow, forest communities, and...
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...
