Outdoors

• Explore Big East Fork and Shining Creek Saturday, Jan. 28, with a 4-5-mile hike in the Pisgah National Forest in Haywood County. Sign up for the activity at haywoodcountync.gov/recreation.

• A wilderness survival class will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at REI in Asheville. Cost is $79. The course will repeat Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, March 26. Sign up at rei.com/events.

• Learn the art of Southern Appalachian fly tying with an eight-week course taught by local expert Ray Sugg. Class will be held 6-8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 23 to March 13 at the Folkmoot Center in Waynesville. Offered through Haywood County Recreation, the course costs $30 for instruction, supplies and equipment. Sign up at haywoodcountync.gov/recreation.

• Fire and rescue personnel can enjoy Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley for a reduced rate Jan. 26-27 during Fire and Rescue Appreciation Days. The rate applies to fire and rescue personnel and their families, with valid ID. Learn more at cataloochee.com.

• Help remove invasive plants on the Jackson County Greenway 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the event organized by MountainTrue. For more information, contact Trevor Brown at 828.293.3053, ext. 9, or trevorbrown@jacksonnc.org.

• Hike the 5-mile Pink Beds Loop with Haywood County Recreation and Parks at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more information or to sign up for the activity at haywoodcountync.gov/recreation.

• Hike from US276 to the Pisgah Inn Campground with Haywood County Recreation and Parks at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. For more information or to sign up for the activity at haywoodcountync.gov/recreation.

• The 20th annual Business of Farming Conference is coming up Saturday, Feb. 11, at the A-B Tech Conference Center in Buncombe County. Organized by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Register at asapconnections.org.

• The inaugural Land and Lake Relay will be held Saturday, March 4. This 63-mile race is set up for fourperson and six-person teams, starting at Warren Wilson College and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewing at Lake James. For information visit gloryhoundevents.com.

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