Wildlife Commission Pledges Support for East Fork Headwaters
The Commissioners of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission unanimously passed a resolution Thursday, pledging the agency’s support for the management…
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GSMNP closures
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park began operating on its winter schedule Nov. 1, which includes the closing of seven…
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1,000-acre milestone for new agricultural districts
In the three years since the Haywood County commissioners authorized a new “enhanced voluntary agricultural district” ordinance, 15 Bethel-area landowners…
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Headwaters tract deal hinges on Wildlife Commission
Kieran Roe, executive director of Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, said that if the North Carolina Wildlife Commission does not commit…
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Brock gets break to study climate problems
Warren Wilson College chemistry professor John Brock was recently awarded a grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Camping in Cataloochee will require forethought
Cataloochee Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will re-open next year under a new advance reservation system. When…
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Ancient road signs
Having followed Indians trails and routes for decades, I have learned that some fascinating cultural road markers and signpost elements…
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Blue Ridge Parkway documentary airs
A new documentary about the Blue Ridge Parkway will air at 10 p.m. on Nov. 4 on UNC-TV. Documentary filmmaker…
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Farmers Market gives thanks to customers
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market will host a customer appreciation event during the last day of its regular season on Saturday,…
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Extension offers beef quality certification
The Cooperative Extension Service in Swain County will hold a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification program for beef cattle producers…
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October nights
The clear night skies last week provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s Hunter’s Moon. The Hunter’s Moon is the…
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Forest service using new methods to save hemlocks
The U.S. Forest Service has begun using a series of new approaches to save hemlock forests under attack from the…
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The 1776 campaign against the Cherokee
By Lamar Marshall • Contributing Writer It was a crisp, cold day with snow on the ground when I pulled…
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Ancient footpaths of a lost era
Editor’s note: In April 2009, the non-profit organization Wild South was notified by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation of the Eastern…
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Aster-risk*
Blue, white, lavender and purple corymbs, racemes and panicles will glow from shadowy woods and blaze from sunny meadows from…
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Haywood Heroes 5K to make first annual debut
The Haywood Heroes 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run honoring emergency service personnel who gave their lives in the…
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GSMNP’s 10th superintendent dies
Former Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Merrill D. (Dave) Beal, 84, died on Sept. 21, at his home in…
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Panthertown to hold workday
The Friends of Panthertown will hold its monthly Trail Work Day on Oct. 23. Volunteers should meet at the Salt…
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Jordan named new top ranger
Clayton Jordan is the new Chief Ranger for Resource and Visitor Protection at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “I…
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Suli Marsh to undergo invasive plant purge
Approximately 20 volunteers and staff will converge at Suli Marsh on the Little Tennessee River Greenway from 1 to 5…
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HCC Woodsmen take home prize
The Haywood Community College Woodsmen’s Team took first in the 2010 John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet and Forest Festival…
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Dangerous trash pulled from the river
Volunteers with the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River removed old car parts, iron pipes and other trash from Savannah…
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Deep Creek cleanup planned
A Deep Creek litter cleanup will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with…
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DOT calls for outlandish litter
The Most Unusual Litter Contest is currently open to all who participate in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s fall Litter…
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Fish weir Q&A
What is a fish weir? Fish weirs are long, low rock walls built in the riverbed, extending from opposite shores…
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Expedition maps prehistoric Cherokee fishing weirs
Lamar Marshall had been canoeing the Little Tennessee for years before he knew what a fish weir was. In retrospect,…
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Fish stew: better than it sounds
While today’s fishermen are partial to the big fillets like brook trout and small-mouth bass, Cherokee used even the tiniest…
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Mountain Farm Museum comes to life
“An Evening on the Farm” will be held at the Mountain Farm Museum on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 5 to…
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Stimulus money funds exotic plant eradication
A team of a dozen people will spend the next three years scouring the Cheoah River corridor in Graham County…
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Workshop for environmental activists
A three-day workshop called “Inspiring Ourselves to Save the Planet: Courage in the Face of Melting Glaciers” will be held…
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Author to recount old hunting tales of the Smokies
Author Bob Plott, an expert on the cultural heritage of the Smokies, will share stories of life during the past…
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Poetry and wine on the farm while helping the Little Tennessee
A poetry reading accompanied by local wines and foods will be held as a fundraiser for the Little Tennessee Watershed…
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Exhibit journey’s into life and times of famed plant explorer
A new exhibit on the early natural history explorer William Bartram is on display at the Macon County library. The…
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Birds of prey on display in the Smokies
Naturalist Doris Mager, also known as the Eagle Lady, will introduce the public to some of her favorite birds of…
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Grants encourage new ways of farming
Mountain farmers are encouraged to tap into two different grants to expand and diversify what they grow, as well as…
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Reunion brings back memories of Fontana town
The children of workers who constructed the Fontana Dam in the 1940s are holding their annual reunion this week, returning…
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Live wolves coming to Maggie
A program on wolves, featuring a couple of live wolves, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19,…
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Peregrines have much better year in 2010
According to a recent report from Chris Kelley, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Mountain Wildlife Diversity Biologist, seven of 12 nesting…
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Watershed forestry back on the table
Waynesville town leaders are weighing whether to conduct selective logging of an old white pine plantation in the Waynesville watershed,…
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Conservation makes strides in the mountains
Blue Ridge Forever, a coalition of nine land trusts in the mountains, will exceed its five-year goal of protecting 50,000…
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Rabies vaccine kibbles to be scattered by air
Raccoons across WNC may stumble upon unexpected tasty treats this week: fish-flavored morsels containing an oral rabies vaccine. More than…
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Wildlife-friendly subdivisions encouraged
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the North Carolina chapter of the American…
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Paddling put-in on Nantahala gets makeover
A put-in on the Nantahala River that had seen better days has gotten a stunning new makeover. The put-in at…
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Gear up for Franklin’s Halloween Hunard charity bike ride
Bicyclists, ghosts and goblins will be on the road for the Tour de Franklin “Halloween Hunard” charity bicycle ride on…
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Program to offer armchair journey of Bartram’s Trail
An outdoor author who embarked on a modern day pilgrimage to follow in the footsteps of William Bartram, a naturalist…
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Icelandic National Park connects with the Smokies, Parkway
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway are playing host to a visiting entourage from Iceland,…
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Shadow of the bear in Jackson County
The “shadow of the bear,” located in southern Jackson County near Cashiers, will be visible for 30 minutes daily between…
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Lace up for the Bethel Half Marathon
The 17th annual Bethel Half Marathon and 5K race will be held Saturday, Oct. 9. The two routes follow back…
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Benton MacKaye trail celebrates milestone
By Reggie Jay • Guest writer As the Benton MacKaye Trail turns 30 this year, a dedicated group of volunteers…
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Local disc golf course to star in regional tournament
Parks and rec departments around WNC are jointly hosting a unique disc golf tournament for the first time ever on…
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