Record #:

23992

Author(s):

Martin, Brent

Abstract:

The law that created and protected wilderness areas in Western North Carolina, such as Linville Gorge Wilderness and Shining Rock, is close to its 50-year anniversary. The author discusses how the law came to fruition and its positive impact on the area.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014, p26-27, il

Subject(s):

Linville Gorge; Asheville--Description and travel; Buncombe County--Description and travel; Linville Gorge--Description and travel