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Blue Ridge National Heritage AreaView from Wayah Bald, Courtesy of Beth Coleman
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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

195 Hemphill Knob Road

Asheville, NC 28803


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Cradle of Forestry (photo courtesy of Beth Coleman)  

Did You Know?
The first school of forestry in America was established in the North Carolina mountains. It is now preserved as the Cradle of Forestry National Historic Site- located within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.

Last Updated: March 31, 2008 at 09:56 EST