SCOTT HUNTER is retiring as fire chief in Bedford at the end of March. To the surprise of probably no one who knows him, though, his idea of taking it easy involves hiking more than 2,190 miles from ...

When 9-year-old Ray Eye finally gets to go turkey hunting, his grandpa sends him into the woods by himself to call in a tom.

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After Bolan Mountain Lookout burned down, the U.S. Forest Service formed an alliance with a trails group to rebuild a popular ...

Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...

The North Fork Fire in McDowell County grew in size Jan. 31 before receiving half an inch of rain overnight. The fire is now ...

The fire is located on Graveyard Mountain, east of Highway 221 and south of American Thread Road along the cliffs above the North Fork of the Catawba River in the U.S. Forest Service Grandfather ...

As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...

And until recently, he spent most of his time turning lines on a map into Spartanburg’s burgeoning 24-mile Daniel Morgan Trail Network ... DNA — literally. His grandfather ran track against ...

NEBO, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Fork Fire remains at 644 acres and has increased to 65% containment on Feb. 2. According to a ...

Looking for a challenging hike to tackle in the Olympic forest? Klahhane Ridge Loop Trail might be the fit for you! Explore ...

First off, these aren't your grandfather's Timberlands ... can handle a whole range of terrains—uneven mountain climbs, rocky paths, muddy trails, and wet meadows—despite their less ...