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Wednesday, 29 August 2012 12:45

Setting the stage: Wave plus water equals ideal freestyle paddling venue

Wednesday, 29 August 2012 00:00

Business boost from paddling World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 15:18

Nantahala Gorge ready for the world

The Naturalist's Corner

A record-breaking weekend of birding

Last week, we set the stage for the 29th annual Great Smoky Mountains Birding Expedition (GSMBE). The group starts at 9 a.m. at George and Elizabeth Ellison’s office/studio in downtown Bryson City. I know, birders out there are rolling their eyes — to start a count at 9 a.m. is like missing half the day, but there are caveats.

Written on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00 Read more...

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A fledgling in the woods

Going toe to toe with Mother Nature

It is said that humans are fickle creatures, and if that is true, then the weather must be at least part human. For as of late, it never seems to cooperate.

Written on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00 Read more...

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