‘Hard to believe’: Downstream fish populations explode following mill closure
When the impending closure of Canton’s paper mill was announced in March, conservation professionals predicted a swift improvement in downstream…
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Notes from a plant nerd: A lily so superb
Right now, throughout Southern Appalachia, and especially along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Balsam Gap in either direction, one of…
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Threatened status proposed for N.C. mussel species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to list the green floater, a freshwater mussel found in North Carolina, as…
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Venus flytrap will not be listed as threatened or endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to pursue listing the Venus flytrap as a threatened or endangered…
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Meet Mountain Bridge
The last Zahner Conservation Lecture of the year will focus on the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area of neighboring South Carolina…
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Go snorkeling
Break in the new snorkeling site at East LaPorte Park in Cullowhee during an event 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
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Experience spirituality among old-growth trees
Take a hike through the old-growth forest at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest near Robbinsville at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,…
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Perfect your cast
Learn to fly fish this month with lessons offered by Haywood County Recreation.
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Hike Haywood
Explore the trails of Haywood County with a series of hikes offered this month from Haywood County Recreation and Parks.
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Mountain State Fair entry deadlines coming up
It’s time to start entering exhibits in the 2023 N.C. Mountain State Fair, coming Sept. 8-17 at the Western North…
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NPS issues decision on Gatlinburg Spur improvements
The National Park Service issued a decision and a “Finding of No Significant Impact” for the Gatlinburg Spur Improvements Environmental…
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Waynesville forms Environmental Sustainability Board
The Town of Waynesville is looking for members to serve on its new Environmental Sustainability Board.
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Pick up tips for living with bears
Learn how to live safely with black bears during a program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Macon…
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Four months of fees: Smokies reports high revenues, compliance following parking fee implementation
When new fees went into effect in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park March 1, park managers were expecting limited…
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‘Adaptive Adventures’ coming to the Smokies
A trio of programs aimed at allowing people with disabilities to explore the outdoors will be held in the Great…
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Learn about ancient Cherokee astronomy
Gain insight into the cultural heritage of the Cherokee and their historical, sacred landscapes during a lecture at 6 p.m.…
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Forest thinning proposed near Tellico Gap
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a plan to cut trees on 195 acres in the Nantahala National Forest. The…
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Documentary grapples with forest management
A free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “The River Runs On” will display the mesmerizing beauty and profound significance…
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Red spruce planted at Mount Mitchell
In May, 327 two-year-old red spruce trees grown by the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway traveled to the Black…
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New species found in the Smokies
Three new species of spiders have been discovered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, bringing the total number of…
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Crump re-elected as Wildlife Commission chairman
Richmond County resident Monty R. Crump has been elected for another term as chairman of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission…
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Wildlife Commission launches new system for license purchases
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has launched a new, custom licensing system and mobile app that both residents and non-residents…
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GSMA plans Members Weekend
Registration is open through July 31 to take part in the guided hikes, science classes, birding and live music that…
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Kids fishing extravaganza returning to Cherokee
The 22nd annual Talking Trees Trout Derby will invite children from across the area to fish in Cherokee Aug. 4-5.
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Carolina Mountain Club celebrates 100 years: CMC birthday party draws a crowd
As temperatures neared 90 degrees on the sunny afternoon of Sunday, July 16, the forested Carolina Mountain Trail offered a…
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Reflecting on the CMC story
If you want to go faster, go by yourself. If you want to go further, go with a group. — Adapted…
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Ecusta Trail project receives $45 million
An effort to build a 19.4-mile rail trail between Brevard and Hendersonville got a huge boost following the award of…
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Hike Boogerman Trail
Hike through old growth forests, streams and past the historic Palmer house during a trip along the Boogerman Trail in…
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Smokies to reconstruct Lakeview Drive
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is using nearly $19 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act to…
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Explore the soundscape of nature
Author and biologist David George Haskell will delve into the captivating world of sonic communication and its profound impact on…
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Spend ‘golden hour’ with Jim Costa
Western Carolina University biologist and best-selling author Jim Costa will discuss his newest book, “Radical by Nature,” during a special…
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“Grandma Gatewood” re-enactor to dramatize A.T. experience
Actress Anne VanCuren will transform into the first woman to complete the Appalachian Trail during a dramatic re-enactment at 5…
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Weigh in on DuPont’s future
The DuPont State Recreational Forest in Henderson and Transylvania counties is launching a master planning process, with an online survey…
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Visit the Native Plant Conference
The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference returns to Western Carolina University July 19-22, with the public invited to take part in…
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Land navigation course offered
Learn how to stay found with a land navigation course offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at…
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Land trusts work to protect Brushy Mountains
A pair of land trusts has worked together to permanently protect 1,125 acres spanning parts of Wilkes, Alexander and Iredell…
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Despite cool June, N.C. on pace for fifth-warmest year
On the heels of an unseasonably cool May, based on the average statewide temperature of 71.1F, June finished up as…
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Living better together: New Balsam Mountain Trust director aims to make people and wildlife better neighbors
Located up a narrow mountain road in a building about the size of an average single-family house, the Balsam Mountain…
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Celebrate birds and old trees
A pair of lectures planned for the Highlands Nature Center over the next couple weeks will explore the complexities of…
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Master Gardeners available to chat
Learn more about gardening at the Master Gardener Booth, available 8 a.m. to noon on the second and third Saturday…
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Dress, drain and defend to prevent mosquito-borne illness
Recent cases of malaria in Texas and Florida have caused alarm about the potential for the disease to spread in…
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Document diversity at Deep Creek
Record wildlife and remove litter from the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Bryson City…
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Meet the bright lights of summer nights
Learn about lightning bugs — and how your yard care choices can help reverse their decline — during a program…
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Forest plan documentary film premieres
A feature documentary exploring the release of the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest Plan will have its premier screening at 7 p.m. Thursday,…
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Sports registration open in Jackson
It’s time to sign up for sports with Jackson County Parks and Recreation.
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See electric vehicles up close
An information session and display of electric vehicles will be offered 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at…
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Look Rock Tower closed for radio upgrade
The observation tower and access trail at Look Rock in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Foothills Parkway…
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Building the vision: Pisgah View State Park aims for 2025 open
Harold McCarson isn’t surprised to see a deer standing in the road as he steps out of the familiar white…
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Plane crash debris removed from Browning Knob
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 27, the National Park Service airlifted the wreckage of a 1983 plane…
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Bridge work planned for the Parkway
Over the coming weeks, maintenance work will begin on six bridges on the Blue Ridge Parkway, including two in the…
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