Archived Outdoors

Excursion series offers a full gamut of activities

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

out whitewaterfallsThe Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust will kick off its annual lineup of eco tours to ecologically important areas throughout the region with a wildflower hike to Whitewater Falls Thursday, April 30, led by botanist Gary Wein.

The all-day hike will navigate steep terrain, beginning at the top of the trail and working down, with a picnic lunch included along the way. 

Next up is a May 16 float trip down the Little Tennessee River, planned in conjunction with Land Trust for the Little Tennessee. Future excursions in the monthly series will include Horse Cove, Serpentine Barrens, Bald Rock and a trip to see the Cataloochee elk. 

$10 for members; $35 for nonmembers with $10 for each additional family member. www.hicashlt.org/eco-tours.html. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.526.1111. 

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