Vistas of huge granite domes. An abundance of waterfalls. Flat, sandy trails. Gurgling trout streams. These features regularly lure day hikers, backpackers and fly fishermen from their hometowns to ...

The U.S. Forest Service has instituted a new rule requiring campers to secure their food in bear-resistant containers in Panthertown Valley in Nantahala National Forest. This includes all food, trash ...

After a successful fundraising effort by two local nonprofits, a protected view and better access to Panthertown Valley are one step closer to reality following a land transaction on Friday, April 21.

Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including a hike in Panthertown Valley on Thursday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. that is open to ...

CASHIERS - As president of the nonprofit Friends of Panthertown, Margaret Carton has worked for years to protect her beloved Panthertown Valley in Jackson County. As the “feet on the ground,” the ...