Archive for National Forests

The Low-Down on The Commercial Real Estate Market and the Raleigh Area

Jul 27, 2012 Comments Off

Commercial Real Estate in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill The Triangle region of North Carolina is widely considered one of the fastest growing and continuously thriving economies in the United States. Made up of the geographic triangle formed by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, the Triangle also consists of a number of fast growing towns [...]

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Grandfather Mountain becomes first state attraction certified for the NC GreenTravel Initiative

May 30, 2012 Comments Off

Grandfather Mountain today became the first attraction to join and become certified to the NC GreenTravel Initiative, a program that recognizes state travel-related businesses that employ healthy environmental practices. The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach – in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University and the Division of Tourism, [...]

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Federal land purchases will expand parks in North Carolina

Apr 14, 2012 Comments Off

The U.S. Forest Service announced this week it will spend $40.6 million to buy and restore land in 15 states, including North Carolina.  North Carolina will get $1 million: North Carolina Threatened Treasures, National Forests in North Carolina: Nationally, land managed by the National Forests in North Carolina rank second in recreation visits but are [...]

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