The Songcatchers Music Series, now in its 14th year, showcases acoustic music with roots in the Southern Appalachians and the musicians who nurture the tradition of passing this heritage on to others. The Series is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Blue Ridge Music Trails program.Local musicians often jam at 3:00 p.m. until […]

The Songcatchers Music Series, now in its 14th year, showcases acoustic music with roots in the Southern Appalachians and the musicians who nurture the tradition of passing this heritage on to others. The Series is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Blue Ridge Music Trails program. Local musicians often jam at 3:00 p.m. […]

Come learn about the 1914 Climax logging locomotive on display at the Cradle of Forestry and how it and other old logging trains wound their way through the forest coves of western North Carolina.

The Songcatchers Music Series, now in its 14th year, showcases acoustic music with roots in the Southern Appalachians and the musicians who nurture the tradition of passing this heritage on to others. The Series is part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Blue Ridge Music Trails program. Local musicians often jam at 3:00 p.m. […]

The symbol of wildland fire prevention turns 72 this year, and the Cradle of Forestry will host this special bear’s birthday party. Smokey will help cut his birthday cake and meet and greet his friends during the birthday celebration. Please visit our website or find us on Facebook for more details.