Cheoah Ranger District designates two trails for Kids in Parks Program

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National Forests in North Carolina
160A Zillicoa St.
Asheville, N.C. 28801


Robbinsville, NC, July 13, 2020 - The Cheoah Ranger District on the Nantahala National Forest now has two new Kids in Parks TRACK Trails, designed to turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled, discovery-packed adventure.

At the Massey Branch Fitness Trail and the Cheoah Trail, both located across from the Cheoah Ranger District Office in Robbinsville, visitors will now find new trailhead signs with activity guides that allow young hikers to learn about and connect with the natural features found along the trail. On the Cheoah Trail, explore the historic site of the 1940s Civil Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp. The Fitness Trail has a variety of different exercise stations along the trail.

After their hike, kids can register their TRACK Trail adventures at kidsinparks.com to earn prizes designed to make their next outdoor adventure more meaningful and to encourage continued participation in the program.

The TRACK trails on the Cheoah Ranger District were created in cooperation with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation--Kids in Parks Program with funding and support provided by the Duke Energy Foundation, Graham County Travel and Tourism, and the Graham Revitalization and Economic Action Team.

The goal of Kids in Parks TRACK Trails is to engage children and families in outdoor recreation to foster lifelong wellness and meaningful connections to nature. Since the program's inception in 2009, more than 1.5 million TRACK Trail adventures have been completed. Other trail locations, hiking tips, and information on nature and safety that is beneficial for parents, teachers, and people of all ages can be found at www.kidsinparks.com.


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Published at 10:55pm on Monday, July 13, 2020

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Parking along Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road is now prohibited

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
CHEOAH RANGER DISTRICT

Parking along Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road is now prohibited
Robbinsville, NC, May 18, 2020 - Visitors to the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest should be aware that parking or leaving a vehicle along the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Road (FSR 416) is now prohibited.

This access road to the popular destination is very narrow and has almost no shoulder. Normally there is sufficient parking in the parking lot. The recent increase in visitation has led to roadside parking which creates a hazardous condition for other vehicles that are entering or exiting the parking lot.

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A copy of the Order is posted below for your convenience:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
CHEOAH RANGER DISTRICT ROBBINSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
ORDER NO. 08-11-02-20-086

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR §§ 261.50 (a) and (b), for the protection of public health and safety, the following act is prohibited as a result of the 2016 Maple Springs Fire on the Cheoah Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest. This closure is effective from May 15, 2020, until May 15, 2022, or until terminated by an authorized Forest Service official, whichever occurs first.

Parking or leaving a vehicle on Forest Service Road 416 from the intersection of Forest Road 416 and State Route 1127 to the Joyce Kilmer Parking Area. 36 CFR §261.58(g)

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a special use permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission, issued by the District Ranger.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to: (a) the General Prohibitions at 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.1-261.23 (Subpart A); (b) other Orders currently in effect pursuant to 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.50-261.58 (Subpart B); and (c) all other Regional Regulations at 36 C.F.R. § 261.70 (Subpart C). Executed in Asheville, North Carolina this /4/ day of aA A. 7 , 2020.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual and/or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581. 

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Published at 2:30pm on Monday, May 18, 2020

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