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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

New Section Of Historic Trail Approved Along Blue Ridge Parkway

Submitted by Anonymous on September 27, 2011 - 12:45am
More than 200 years ago hundreds of patriot militia on horseback crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains to play a role in the battle at Kings Mountain. This week that section of trail will be officially certified as part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.

Conservation Easement Protects Nearly 1,500 Wooded Acres Rimming the Blue Ridge Parkway

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on October 27, 2009 - 9:03am
A nearly $4 million deal with one of the country's largest railroads has placed almost 1,500 wooded acres, including some that are highly visible from Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, into a conservation easement that will protect them from ever being logged or developed.
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