Outdoor Adventure Resources
Resources for more information on outdoor recreation opportunities and services in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area are listed below.
Federal Resources
National Forests in North Carolina
The National Forests in North Carolina webpage provides information on recreational opportunities in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.
National Park Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Operated by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the authorized purposes of this Wilkes County reservoir are flood control, water supply, recreation and fish and wildlife management.
State Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NCDENR is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's natural resources. NCDENR programs include air, water quality and public health protection, the lending of technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encouraging responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DENR facilities and through the state's school system. Through its natural resource divisions, DENR works to protect fish, wildlife and wilderness areas.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission The Commission's website is in-depth resource for information on hunting, fishing, boating and other wildlife services.
- Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education - The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is located in Pisgah Forest. Its programs and exhibits focus on the wildlife and habitats of North Carolina's Mountain region.
Cherokee Resources
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Fish and Game Management Enterprise
The tribe owns and operates a fish hatchery and distribution system that stocks many popular trout streams in the region.
Nonprofit Associations and Advocacy Organizations
American Whitewater
A nonprofit organization founded by paddling clubs with the mission of conserving and restoring America's whitewater resources and enhancing opportunities to enjoy them safely.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
A volunteer-based, private nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia.
Hiking Clubs Supporting the ATC:
Equestrian Associations and Riding Clubs
This website contains a list of equestrian-related organizations.
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway
A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, promoting and preserving the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A nonprofit organization dedicated to raising private and corporate contributions to help the Great Smoky Mountains National Park meet some of its critical funding needs.
National Committee for the New River
This non-profit organization has worked since 1974 to protect, preserve and restore the New River.
National Audubon Society's North Carolina State Office
The mission of this organization is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and North Carolina's biological diversity.
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA)
A member-based, nonprofit organization formed to promote trail preservation and development, mountain bike racing, touring, fun and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States.
Outfitters, Guide Services, and Other Commercial Enterprises
Information about outfitters, guide services and other commercial outdoor enterprises is available from the three regional host groups, local chambers of commerce and other agencies providing visitor information.
Blue Ridge Mountain Host
(central mountain region, including Asheville and Hendersonville)
High Country Host
(northern mountain region, including Boone)
Smoky Mountain Host
(far western mountain region, including the Great Smoky Mountains)
Local Chambers of Commerce and Other Tourism Offices
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