Haywood Waterways hike to hit salamander capital of the world
A hike to the salamander capital of the world will come bundled with highland views and explanation from a National Park Service salamander expert, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Haywood Waterways Association is sponsoring the hike to Purchase Knob along with GSMNP in the next installment of HWA’s “Get to Know Your Watershed” series of lectures and outings to explore Haywood County’s watershed.
The Purchase Knob area, which tops out at 5,086 feet, is known to have 30 salamander species and is the subject of an ongoing NPS salamander monitoring study. Participants will get a chance to assist with that study.
The group will meet at the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center at Purchase Knob at 10 a.m., and the program will conclude by 1 p.m. Bring lunch, water, hiking shoes and clothes for changeable weather. Light refreshments provided.
Free, but space is limited. RSVP by Sept. 24 to Christine O’Brien, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.476.4667.
