“With so many of Western North Carolina’s hiking trails ruined in Asheville by Hurricane Helene, we just can’t destroy the Five Points Woods!”
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My Story: Witnessing the fallen giants of the forest after Helene
“In the distance, I could see the demarcation line of destruction above 3,000 feet where wind shear took down most of the big trees. This was a gut punch.”
Letter: Questions about ‘Hidden Hiking’
“Find out who maintains your favorite trail and go help on trail workdays or donate.”
A hole new world
Asheville
Letter writer: Hiking offers health benefits, too
“Spending time in nature makes people healthier, both physically and mentally. It’s now accepted that trees, streams and trails heal. Doctors are prescribing an outdoor cure for their patients on prescription pads.”
Woodland creatures
Local artist Willy Rosencrans has been carving sculptures from fallen trees along UNC-Asheville’s South Campus Trails.
