The Pacolet Area Conservancy is sponsoring a series of hikes this spring that ranges from easy to strenuous and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in our Foothills area. Starting March 4, and recurring every two weeks, PAC will lead hikes to Camp Old Indian, Pleasant Ridge Park, Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve, Oconee Station State Historic Site, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area and Pisgah National Forest. For details on the entire series, visit pacolet.org. (Photo submitted by Pam Torlina)