Archived Outdoors
New book chronicles Pisgah’s history
A new book has come out that treks through the human, political and natural history behind the formation of the Pisgah National Forest.
Since the designation of 80,000 acres as America’s first forestry school and later as the heart of the East’s first national forest, the Pisgah National Forest has grown to include 500,000 acres, a vast history and breathtaking natural scenery.
Pisgah National Forest: A History, was written by author and naturalist Marci Spencer, who released a book last year that chronicles the natural and human history of Clingman’s Dome, the highest peak in the Smokies.
The 208-page book costs $19.99 and is available at bookstores.
