Upcoming hikes

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has two hikes in the area in the next week. A guided hike at 10 am on June 17 will take guests through Rocky Fork, a 10,000 acre track of land just across the TN/NC border and visible from the future Interstate 26. Another hike at 11 am on June 19 will take guests across Slickrock Mountain in Yancey County. All hikes are free to members and $10 for non-members. For more information contact: Stacy Neiman at (828)253-0095 ext. 205 or stacy@appalachian.org.