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    Old Fort, NC nominated for 14th Annual Top Adventure Town Contest

    Old Fort, North Carolina nominated for 14th Annual Top Adventure Town Contest by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine!The Mid-…

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    Catawba Falls Trail set to reopen May 31st, 2024

    Two-year construction project improves safety, accessibility on popular trail in Old Fort, N.C.OLD FORT, N.C., May 21, …

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    Introducing G5 Trail Collective Trail Tracker: Catawba Falls!

    We're mixing things up here in McDowell County, NC! Working alongside our amazing community partners like NC Fores…

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    Catawba Falls Reopening May 31, 2024

    Save the date! The US Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District is excited to welcome everyone back to Catawba Falls …

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    10 Miles of New Trail Under Construction in Pisgah National Forest

    ten miles of new trails are under construction in the Pisgah National Forest

    G5 Trail Collective Trail Development 2023

    Old Fort Trails Project Receives $2.5 Million for Trail Development

    Old Fort Trails Project G5 Trail Collective Receives 2.5 Million for Trail Development

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