week of July 8, 2009






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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, the low rock walls spanning the river are too symmetrical and too uniform to be a naturally occurring rock vein... full story

Cherokee youth re-enact ancient fishing practice
As 10-year-old Dayini Lossie stood on the shore eyeing the wide shallow waters of the Tuckasegee River last week listening to the marching orders for the exercise about to unfold, one word came to mind: awesome... full story

Fish stew: better than it sounds
Weir-ing questions

         
Long-distance female runners take on ultimate peak-bagging challenge
Three women completed a marathon run across the highest peaks of the Southern Appalachians last month... full story
OUTDOORS BRIEFS:
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Naturalist's Corner
The US Fish & Wildlife Service has extended the public comment period on its John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Project... full story
 
 


Hike to John Rock, July 10. Join Pisgah Center staff to explore the beauty of summer on a 5 mile moderate nature hike to the summit of John Rock. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy while taking in the great views from the summit. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free. Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. Located on U.S. 276 about 50 minutes south of Waynesville.