LAUREL SPRINGS — New River State Park rangers set the forest on fire at the park's U.S. 221 Access area Wednesday, March 20, but had good reason for doing so, according to NRSP Superintendent Joseph Shimel.
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ASHE COUNTY — As the National Weather Service predicted, snow that started in the High Country Saturday night continued through Sunday, Dec. 9.
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JEFFERSON — After extensive planning, New River State Park rangers have begun the groundwork blazing a new 3.5-mile trail from the park's Wagoner Access area to its Riverbend primitive campsites, presently accessible only by water.
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ASHE COUNTY — Roads are inundated with water, the New River and its tributaries are roaring and many low-water bridges are now underwater bridges as Tropical Storm Michael moves across the southeast, bringing rain and wind to Ashe County.
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Close to 100 downhill skaters from all across the United States and Canada gathered under clear blue skies at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area for the Mount Jefferson Downhill Race freeride day Friday, Aug. 24.
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