Soil Exhibit in Bryson City
The Swain Soil and Water Conservation District is in the process of creating a mobile, walk-through exhibit focusing on soil…
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Raptor presentation coming to Highlands
One of the Southeast’s premier raptor presentations, “Wings to Soar,” will bring birds of prey to the old gym of…
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Beige – the new orange
Neotropical migrants can be flashy things — think scarlet tanager, Baltimore oriole, rose-breasted grosbeak or those tiny butterflies of the…
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Fly-fishing museum opening delayed
The grand opening of the Fly-Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians in Cherokee, originally intended for May 1, has been…
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Parkway weather now online
A new website aims to help Blue Ridge Parkway visitors better plan their attire for a day in the high…
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Park gets new deputy superintendent
With Superintendent Cassius Cash now settled into his new role, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a permanent deputy…
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New bear regulations in place for Pisgah National Forest
Backpackers in several popular areas of Pisgah National Forest are now required to use bear canisters when staying overnight, following…
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Trail work at Alum Cave results in temporary closures
A two-year trail restoration project began this week on Alum Cave Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, meaning…
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Conservation groups plan river float trip
A float trip down the Little Tennessee River on May 16 is being sponsored by two land conservation organizations, the…
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Cast away: Cherokee man finds competitive success with the fly rod
When Michael Bradley first picked up a fly rod in 2011, he wasn’t looking for anything more than a relaxing…
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Land conservation organization restores next-door land
A contaminated property next to Land Trust for the Little Tennesse’s office in Franklin could have a brighter future now…
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Runners take the streets in Waynesville half marathon
Close to 175 people tackled the inaugural Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon in Waynesville this weekend, coming from as…
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Break-ins reported along the Parkway
A rash of break-ins to cars parked along the Blue Ridge Parkway on its way through Asheville has rangers asking…
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Falconer to share the wonders of birds of prey
A discussion on falconry and the importance of birds of prey to a healthy ecosystem — as well as a…
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Coveted viewing slots for Smokies firefly show to go live
The time is drawing near for synchronous fireflies to once more light up the night in the Smokies, and the…
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National forest sites open for spring
With warmer weather comes the opening of a lengthy list of campgrounds and recreation sites in the Nantahala and Pisgah…
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Haywood farmers market now more accessible to low-income people
The Haywood Historic Farmers Market hopes to open its selection to an even larger portion of the population by exercising…
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Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon
Runners will take to the streets of downtown Waynesville as the inaugural Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon starts from…
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Blue Ridge Breakaway registration open
Early registration is open for the Blue Ridge Breakaway, a multi-distance bike ride based in Haywood County.
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Pancakes popular with AT hikers
Appalachian Trail hikers in search of a satisfying meal found it at the First Baptist Church of Franklin this year…
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Paul Carlson honored for conservation work
Paul Carlson of Land Trust for the Little Tennessee was named Outstanding Conservationist in the 2015 Roosevelt-Ashe awards given out…
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Grant brings real-life science to classrooms
A $500 grant from the N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Auxiliary will mean some hands-on science for…
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Local food guide now available
A new edition of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Local Food Guide is out in time for the spring growing season. …
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Excursion series offers a full gamut of activities
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust will kick off its annual lineup of eco tours to ecologically important areas throughout the region…
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Pedal like a girl: Women give mountain biking a try
Four years ago, Jennie Wyderko — then finishing up her undergrad at Virginia Tech — had barely even touched a…
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NOC rings in spring
A celebration of spring and its waterborne joys will be held April 24-26 at Nantahala Outdoor Center with a Spring…
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Racing ahead: Successful athletic events bolster tourism
From paved 5K routes to epic trail runs and triathlons, Western North Carolina is rife with outdoor races of all…
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Jackson fifth graders get a conservation education
More than 200 fifth graders from Jackson County Schools spent two days learning about natural resources at East LaPorte Recreation…
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island, which is composed of Great Cumberland Island (the national seashore) and Little Cumberland Island (private), is one of…
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Swain students illustrate wetlands
Swain County students got creative on the theme “Wetlands are Wonderful” this spring, sending in their bookmark designs for a…
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Joyce Kilmer reroute planned for Benton McKaye Trail
The Benton McKaye Trail Association recently completed a major reroute of the trail’s path through the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness.
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Soaking in the sun: Solar energy movement comes to WNC
Solar power is on the rise across the U.S., and a campaign recently launched in Western North Carolina is urging…
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Wildflower pilgrimage celebrates spring
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage will kick off its 65th year of outdoors programming Tuesday, April 21, with the five-day event…
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Tuck River cleanup puts out call for volunteers
The nation’s largest single-day river litter removal will mark its 31st year Saturday, April 18.
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Weather watchers wanted for citizen science program
A network of amateur rain and weather spotters are contributing to the scientific understanding of niche weather patterns on a…
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Two-hundred-mile foot race to loop western counties
The Southeast’s most grueling team race will take off from Pink Beds Picnic Area in the Pisgah National Forest near…
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Teacher scholarships available for nature summit
Applications are open for teachers looking to attend the 2015 Family Nature Summit, based in Lake Junaluska.
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The swamp a ghost saved
Yay! Spring break! That special time to be sequestered with adolescents and/or pre-adolescents in about 50 square feet while hurtling…
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Water ordinance nabs Jackson state award
Jackson County snagged one of eight statewide awards given to individuals and organizations that protect public drinking water sources. The…
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WNC towns snag grants for bike route, pedestrian planning
The towns of Franklin and Canton were among 10 municipalities across the state to win a grant for bicycle and…
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Mapping project brings natural landmarks
Virtual views of some of America’s most iconic places are now online, with Chimney Rock, Grandfather Mountain and DuPont State…
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School partners with land trust for wetland conservation
Though the wetland bordering U.S. 441 on the North Carolina-Georgia line isn’t that noteworthy on first glance, it’s an ecological…
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Foundation pledges $600,000 for Parkway projects
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will spend $600,000 in 2015 on projects to benefit the Parkway and the plant and…
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When the bats leave the belfry: Fungus cuts down bat population, sparks speculation on species, ecosystem future
Sarah Davis loves bats. They’ve been the wintertime residents of Linville Caverns for as long as she can remember, a…
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Solarize WNC forums demystify solar energy for the masses
A forum on how to transition to solar energy will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the…
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Locals take gold and silver in Assault on BlackRock
The fifth annual Assault on BlackRock trail race is now in the rearview mirror, with 82 brave souls battling freezing…
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Bike rodeo comes to Jackson County
The Jackson County Bike Rodeo is calling all kids to come out 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11,…
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Clingmans Dome Road opens for the year
Clingmans Dome Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened last week, six days ahead of its scheduled April…
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Bear encounter causes camping restrictions
Graveyard Fields is closed to overnight camping following a bear break-in to a tent in the popular recreation area, and…
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Winter ends for Cataloochee
Cataloochee Ski Area closed for the season Sunday, ending 141 days of open slopes for 2014-15. The season outstripped the…
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