May 10: Paddle the French Broad from Marshall to Barnard
Join us for a day of paddling along Section 8 of the French Broad River on Thursday, May 10! This 6-mile trip will be a leisurely float through some of the river’s most majestic scenery, with the thrill of some class II rapids along the way [more]
May 18-20: Road to Nowhere Spring Cycle & Camping Trip 2012
Celebrate 30 years with the WNC Alliance on our 2012 Spring Cycle and Camping trip! Beginning cyclists are welcome as we explore Burningtown, Cowee and Bryson City while camping under the stars at Deep Creek Campground in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Join our Ecologist Bob Gale as we head down the Road to Nowhere and learn its unique history [more]
June 2/16 & July 28: Call for Volunteers – Invasives Removal along the Appalachian Trail!
The Western North Carolina Alliance, as a partner of the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management Partnership (SACWMP), seeks volunteers to participate in an Invasive Exotic Plant Control events on Saturdays in June and July along the Appalachian Trail. Places include Roan Mountain, Lemon Gap and Stecoah Gap [more]
June 9-17: Save the French Broad Float
From June 9-17, we’ll paddle the entire length of the French Broad River, camping at sites constructed along the way by WNCA and volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support the cause for a couple days or the entire week. Food, beer, boats, and a shuttle are provided each day. [more]
June 13: Friday the 13th Paddle Trip
What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than a paddle along the French Broad River with the WNC Alliance? (Dun..dun…dun!) This trip will take us from Bent to Hominy Creek for a quiet 7-mile float passed the Biltmore and along one the most beloved sections of the river [more]