We have power tools for other production work weâre doing, but the kids learn â¦ hand tools. We do point out how the power tools can be used to speed things along and what hand tools translate into which power tools, and for kids who have those tools at home, theyâve appreciated it.
Snowbird Area. [Fig. 32(5)] The Snowbird backcountry area lies in the Snowbird Creek basin near the convergence of the Snowbird and Unicoi mountain ranges. For centuries the area was hunted by the Cherokee, and due to its steep and rugged terrain, it was one of the last areas in Western North Carolina to be settled by European pioneers.
Roads will reopen once crews have finished cutting the hazardous trees; however, camping will only be allowed in the Crags Campground and parking will only be allowed at designated trailheads and within the campground. Dispersed camping and campfires along Forest Road 383 will be prohibited due to safety concerns. Visitors are urged to take extra precautions when in the aforementioned areas this summer. For more information about the Crags area and closure, you can contact the Pikes Peak Ranger District at 719-636-1602.