PISGAH FOREST, N.C. --Motorists should be aware of the Pisgah 111K Mountain Bike Race and associated heavy bicycle traffic scheduled for Saturday May 19th in the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest.
Affected roads include FSR (Forest Service Road) 1206 (Yellow Gap Road), FSR 5000 (Wash Creek Road), and FSR 476 (South Mills River Road). Motorists should expect heavy bicycle traffic between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The racers are aware that the roads are not closed to traffic and have been asked to keep right and ride single file. However, please use caution while driving a motor vehicle in these areas. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the race director at 828-242-8250.
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging campers and visitors to the Graveyard Fields area of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, to be aware of black bears following a bear encounter on May 1.
A group of campers reported that a black bear, apparently in search of food, approached their tent at night. The campers scared the bear away by banging pots and pans. No injuries or property damage were reported. Other bears may have been in the area.
Campers are encouraged to prevent bear interactions by taking the following steps:
Do not store food in tents.
Properly store food by hanging it in a tree or in another secure container.
Clean up food or garbage around fire rings, grills or other areas of your campsite.
ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. – The U.S. Forest Service is working with North Carolina Forest Service personnel to suppress a 100-acre fire on part of the Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest. The fire is 100 percent contained, but not extinguished.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced there is a high threat of wildfire this week in the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests and encouraged visitors to help prevent wildfires. Dry conditions are increasing the chances of wildfire across North Carolina.
A short list of safety tips, and links to other fire safety resources, are available in the full alert. To read the full alert, click here.
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