Hurricane Helene's floods devastate Western North Carolina's Green River, affecting outdoor tourism businesses.

Hurricane Helene's floods have devastated recreational rivers in Western North Carolina, particularly the Green River, significantly affecting local businesses reliant on outdoor tourism. The flooding altered the river's landscape and rendered many activities unsafe. With an estimated annual economic impact of $5 billion from outdoor recreation, businesses along the Green and other rivers face an uncertain future as they work to adapt and recover from the extensive damage.

October 17, 2024
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