New Discoveries - Pisgah National Forest is home to approximately 46,600 acres of old growth forests, which are havens for biodiverse organisms, including rare and endangered species.
Mountain Roots - Franklin offers stunning views of the Nantahala Forest, first established more than 100 years ago under the 1911 Weeks Act.
Make a splash The French Broad River (above) flows through the Pisgah National Forest, allowing for recreational use of its waterways, including kayaking, rafting, and more.
Fly fishing.
Explore the Land - Follow along Pisgah’s wetlands on the Pink Beds Trail, a popular hiking spot and picnic destination. It’s a short five-miler with little elevation change, a rarity in the mountains.
Feeling the Forest - Rachel Biggs, a silviculturalist for the Forest Service, walks through timber destruction near the North Mills River.
