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2025 Press Releases

N.C National Forests Make Significant Progress Towards Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Release Date: September 25, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sep. 25, 2025—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has made significant progress in repairing and restoring the…

Western Linville Gorge Sites to Close for Helene-Related Repairs

Release Date: August 12, 2025
NEWLAND, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service will begin work to repair damage caused by Hurricane Helene on the western side of Linville…

Elk River Falls reopens after Helene recovery efforts

Release Date: July 10, 2025
MARS HILL, N.C., July 10, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service will reopen the Elk River Falls Area on the Pisgah National Forest’s Appalachian Ranger…

Joyce Kilmer and Jenkins Meadow Trailheads Closed Week of July 28 for Road, Parking Lot Repairs

Release Date: June 23, 2025
ROBBINSVILLE, N.C., July 28, 2025 – Roadwork and needed parking lot repairs has forced the USDA Forest Service to temporarily close the Joyce…
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