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The road to recovery after Hurricane Helene will be long and difficult in western North Carolina. Our mountain chapters were hit hard and have reported extensive damage to their nature preserves and partner parks.

There may be opportunities in the future to support chapters as they rebuild. In the meantime, consider giving to or .

Updates on western NC chapter activity, trails, parks, and public lands:

 for updates on Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, other local parks, and bird walks. Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary sustained significant damage but portions of the sanctuary are now open to the public.

 for updates on local parks, including Valle Crucis Community Park, and volunteer opportunities.

Pisgah National Forest: substantial closures across the forest, closure alerts. Pisgah National Forest will .

Nantahala National Forest: limited closures, with most campgrounds, trails, and recreation areas now open. Closure alerts. Nantahala National Forest will .

Great Smoky Mountain National Park: parts of the park remain open but there are ongoing road closures. .

Blue Ridge Parkway: certain areas closed.  and Oct. 23 update . Visit the for more information and how to help.