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08/07/2026

Beginning Friday, August 7, 2026, the Croatan Ranger District Office will permanently close as North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) begins its US 70 widening project. Until construction of the new Croatan Ranger District is complete, visitor services will operate from the Croatan Work Center, located directly behind the former office. Recreation passes will not be available until August 17 and will be issued from the Croatan Work Center beginning that day.

Thank you for your patience as we transition to our new facility. We look forward to welcoming you to the new Croatan Ranger District Office in late summer.

08/02/2026

Y'all can soon welcome me to modern times - finally updating my 4+ year old phone to one with magnetic charging.

For those with the magnetic car mounts - how do those hold up when offroading?

PFA

07/09/2026

Duke Energy is proposing to build two large methane power plants directly on the Yadkin River in Davidson and Davie counties. These power plants will impact the ecological and historical character of the Yadkin River, cause thermal pollution, and decrease water availability for drinking water and recreational use. They will change this wild stretch of river along the Yadkin River State Trail and Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe Trail to an industrial landscape.

Please consider signing this petition to encourage your local and state representatives to protect the Yadkin River. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-davidson-and-davie-counties-resist-the-gas-fired-power-plants

05/01/2026

On our way to the Adventure Expo! Come see us in our vendor booth!

https://facebook.com/events/s/expo-adventure-appalachia/656558190527761/

04/27/2026

SPECIAL EDITION PVC badge and brushed aluminum stickers! PVC badge is super clear and bright with raised lettering. And the stickers are not actual aluminum, but look great! Updated design now includes Lakeview trail.

Only 100 of each of these will ever be made so grab one today.

Patches are $20 and stickers are $10. Free shipping or add $5 for tracking or if buying more than 4 patches.

DM me your order

04/26/2026

03/28/2026

The Brown Mountain OHV Trail System has opened for the 2026 season through January 1, 2027.

Located about 20 minutes north of Morganton, NC, the Brown Mountain OHV Trail System offers 34 miles of designated trail for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use. Passes for motorcycles and other OHVs are available at local vendors near Morganton and Lenoir.

For your own safety and the safety of others, please remember to follow these guidelines while enjoying the trails:
- Passes are required to be displayed on your vehicle or helmet.
- Helmet use is required for motorcycles and ATVs.
- Park in designated parking spots only.
- Ride only on designated trails.
- No bushwhacking or cutting vegetation.
- Do not carelessly operate a vehicle in a way that could endanger yourself, another person or property.
- No alcohol is permitted on the trail system or at campsites.

For additional details and a list of vendors visit our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/recreation/brown-mountain-ohv-trail-system or contact the Grandfather Ranger District at (828) 652-2144.

03/22/2026

03/18/2026

The Uwharrie National Forest is conducting a 70-acre prescribed burn today, March 18, in Montgomery County. The Parsons Grove burn will take place between McCallum Road and Pekin Road. Please be mindful of fire traffic in the area and respect all posted signage. Smoke may be visible in this area throughout the day. For more information on air quality, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.

03/05/2026

The Uwharrie National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this week, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the weekend as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help improve plant and animal habitat and reduce overgrown vegetation, protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. Notifications for prescribed burning on the Uwharrie National Forest will be posted to the National Forests in North Carolina page on the day of ignition.

Any roads or trails closed for prescribed firing operations will reopen promptly when safe. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.