Tag Archive: Pisgah National Forest

What is Harmon Den on I-40 Near NC/TN State Line?

Have You Ever Seen the Road Sign Harmon Den on I-40 in Great Smoky Mountains? Have you ever been traveling on I-40 in the Great Smoky Mountains near the  North Carolina and Tennessee state line and seen the  sign Harmon Den? Did you  wonder  what it is?  If you take Exit 7 on I-40 and follow the signs you will discover it is a large horse campground with about 14 miles of designated  horse trails and facilities.  Harmon Den Horse Campground is located in North Carolina and is part of the Nation Forests in North Carolina. The horse campground is within the Pisgah…
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Table Rock Fire Fully Containd

The Table Rock fire is finally fully contained-17 days after the fire started. The recent rain and snow helped but the winds still caused hot spots. The fire covered almost 2700 acres and required over 200 firefighters at its peak. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe it was manmade. The fire started near the Table Rock picnic area on Nov. 11. A man driving a white pickup truck was seen in the area and may have information concerning the wildfire. Courtsey of  William Mauney on youtube

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NC Western Wildfire Update in Linville Gorge

Rent rain has helped control the wildfire in Linville Gorge in the Pisgah National Forest but the fire is still yet to be under control park officials report. The fire covers nearly 2,275 acres and has taken about 200 firefighters to work the wildfire. To battle the spread of the fire firefighter try to contain the fire by building containment lines and removing forest  under brush. The rain from last weekend was of some help but now with a cold front coming bringing wind and low humidity worries are the wildfire will take several more days before being brought under…
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