Library to host local herbalist
Discover the world of herbs, from cooking to healing to the best ways to grow them, at 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Discover where Civil War history intersects with hiking trails
The Macon County Public Library will present “Hiking Through History” with Leanna Joyner at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in…
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‘Beauty Beneath the Dirt’ to be screened at REI
A film about three Appalachian Trail thru-hikers will be shown 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the REI in Asheville.…
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Celebrating 35 years of the Bartram Trail
The North Carolina Bartram Trail Society will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 29, in Franklin with a program…
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Spotlight hunting of coyotes challenged
State wildlife officials have gone too far in their goal of putting a dent in the coyote population, particularly when…
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Nantahala Hiking Club hosts family hiking day
The Nantahala Hiking Club, along with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, is holding a free “Family Hiking Day” on Saturday, Sept.…
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Wildlife group can’t find a hero in state legislative
In an unprecedented move, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation has declined to honor a Legislator of the Year for the…
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Foliage forecaster predicts good, but spotty, colors
Visitors to Western North Carolina’s mountains can look forward to a good display of color this autumn, although some areas…
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Monarchs migrate through WNC
A program called “Bring Back the Monarchs” will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Cradle of…
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Hummingbird expert to give talk
A free program titled “Hummingbirds: Delicate Gems or Sky Kings?” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at…
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A clear path
Last Saturday, Sept. 15, was surely a gorgeous day to be ridge running high in the Plott Balsams — clear…
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Forest service ignites firestorm over proposed burn
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a controlled burn in Panthertown Valley, a popular recreation area in Jackson County dissected…
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Land Trust offers unique glimpse at unique Whiteside Cove property
The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust and John Warren will lead an Eco Tour to Timber Ridge, part of the Warren Estate…
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Kids in the Creek invites community to take part
The 15th annual Kids in the Creek program for Haywood County eighth-graders will be held Sept.17-19 at the Canton Recreation…
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Trout Unlimited brings conference to WNC
Trout fishermen from across the country will convene in Asheville this weekend for the Trout Unlimited annual conference Sept. 14-16.…
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Blaze a farm trail through the mountains
Farms across Western North Carolina will welcome the public to traipse through their fields, barns and greenhouses during the annual…
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Pitch in for the Big Sweep along your local waterways
Volunteers will rescue creeks and rivers from a tangle of accumulated trash that builds up along the banks and in…
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Get a taste of fishing, archery and shooting
National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated with family-oriented outdoor events at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education from…
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Potentially fatal disease could pose risk to deer
An outbreak of a disease spread by biting gnats has turned up deer populations in several foothill counties.
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Local adventurers share their stories at Jackson Library
The adventure stories of several Jackson County residents is the subject of a new collection of exhibits and a program…
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Inaugural Tuck River Festival set for Sept. 16
The inaugural Tuckasegee River Festival — “Fiddler on the River” — is sponsored by the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee…
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Restaurants take part in Parkway fundraiser
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will hold the first annual Plates for the Parkway event on Sept. 18 in which…
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Celebrate Friends’ Day with Friends of the Smokies on Sept. 15
10 percent of Mast General Store sales in Waynesville on Sept. 15 will go to the Friends of the Smokies…
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Learn about growing organic broccoli
North Carolina State University is hosting a workshop on organic broccoli production from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 19 at…
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Ginseng seminar offered in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in downtown Sylva will host Cooperative Extension agent Christy Bredenkamp for a free seminar on ginseng production for homeowners…
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Last splash
Everyone who woke up to 48 degrees Fahrenheit this morning knows that the days of “butts in the creek” are…
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When disaster hits, horses will still hold their own
Will it be a bomb, an oil shortage, energy grid damage or an electromagnetic pulse that renders America’s modern modes…
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Adult soccer league sign-up in Haywood
Sign-ups are underway for an adult soccer league in Haywood County. The league is run by Haywood County Recreation &…
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Freestyle paddlers converge on the Gorge
The 2012 Freestyle Kayaking World Cup Champion will culminate Sept. 7-9 on the Nantahala River with athletes from more than…
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Spring into fall with Cherokee Harvest run
The Cherokee Harvest Half-Marathon and 5K will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, in Cherokee. Both races will…
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5K paired with WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day
A 5K race will be held at Western Carolina University at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of festivities…
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Blue Ridge Parkway vista protected Near Waynesville
A 34-acre tract along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesville has been preserved, protecting important views along the scenic road…
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A smorgasboard of sustainablity how-to’s
The Southern Green Living Expo will offer a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events on a host of environmental…
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GSMA to convene in Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountains Association will gather for three days of hiking, special programs and camaraderie in Bryson City Sept.…
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Farmer’s market come to Cullowhee
A new farmer’s market has joined the local food scene in the mountains. The ‘Whee Farmer’s Market in Cullowhee community…
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Swap insight with top trail hounds
Trail advocates from several states will converge for the Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition annual gathering Sept. 20-23 at Falls Creek…
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Share your trail wish-list at upcoming public workshop
Trail users are invited to share their ideas for a comprehensive regional trail plan at a public workshop from 5:30…
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Friends of the Smokies trek to Big Creek
A guided hike along picturesque cascades of Big Creek in the Haywood County section of the Great Smoky Mountains National…
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Nature photography program to highlight wildlife travelogue
Photos of wildlife and special places taken by members of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society will be shared during a…
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Get a sneak peak of Pisgah Astronomical Institute Sept. 14
Go behind the scenes at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute during a special program held from 5 to 9 p.m.…
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It’s bird-tember!
Those quiet mornings are starting to set in. Yesterday, the only morning chorister in full song, in my yard was…
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High peaks offer the last vestige for vanishing cool-climate species
The fight for survival is nothing new for high-elevation species in Southern Appalachia. After the glaciers receded at the end…
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Setting the stage: Wave plus water equals ideal freestyle paddling venue
The steep-walled gorge of Nantahala River may be one of the best spots to host a world class, extreme kayak…
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Ginseng harvest gets underway in WNC
It’s ginseng time in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and the U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors to national…
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Blue Ridge Parkway to step up radio telemetry enforcement
The Blue Ridge Parkway is increasing enforcement efforts against the illegal use of radio tracking equipment by hunters. The only…
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Arboretum hosts dahlia show, craft day
The North Carolina Arboretum will host two events to end the summer and kick off fall — the 26th annual…
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Smokies seeks volunteer patrollers
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking volunteers to assist rangers during the increased fall visitation period in Cataloochee…
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Star gazing event near Maggie Valley
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a stargazing event Sept. 7 at one of Haywood County’s clearest views…
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Family canoe event scheduled
The fourth annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom is scheduled to begin Sept. 8 at 9 a.m., just upstream from the…
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New river access opened in Whittier
Public access to the popular Tuckasegee River will improve when Duke Energy opens the new Whittier Access Area Sept. 1.…
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