New directions of DuPont Forest

Volume
30
/ Issue
44

Cover Design Credit:

Scott Southwick

Cover Photography Credit:

Adobe Stock
DuPont State Recreational Forest attracted more than a million visitors in 2023, something nobody expected when the site in Henderson and Transylvania counties opened nearly 30 years ago. To keep up with the growth, forest officials are about to enact some major changes, including closing little-used trails, improving existing ones and making some pathways and roads off-limits to mountain bikes or horses.

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  • What’s New in Food: Luminosa opens in Flat Iron Hotel

    -by Kay West
    Lemon pizza and rye pasta are on the menu at the recently opened Luminosa restaurant. Also in this week's local food news, 10th Muse Comfort Food reopens, Vowl cocktail bar…
  • Chai Pani moves and supersizes

    -by Kay West
    After 14 years downtown, the award-winning Indian street food restaurant has moved to a much larger South Slope building and has expanded its menu to match the space.

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