Working together to address wildlife habitat concerns
Work is under way on the first wildlife habitat enhancement project in Western North Carolina that relies on an outside…
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Start training now and you might live through this trail race …
Assault on Black Rock trail race is a go next year in Jackson County, so mark your calendar for Saturday,…
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Details, training announced for WCU’s Valley of the Lilies
The scenic Cullowhee Valley will serve as the backdrop again when runners from throughout the region gather at Western Carolina…
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Friends of the Smokies board member named
Award-winning businessperson Meridith Elliot Powell has been selected to join the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Board…
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“Green Drinks” and bear information on tap at Rathskellar
Learn all about bears and bear behavior at a monthly “Green Drinks” social at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14…
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Teachers flock to Highlands for climate change workshop
Twenty-two high school science teachers from across North Carolina recently visited the Highlands Biological Station for a weekend retreat focusing…
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Oh, dear – disease hits N.C. deer
Deer hunters may encounter sick or diseased deer afflicted with hemorrhagic disease this hunting season, according to the N.C. Wildlife…
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Unique book collection displayed in Sylva
A collection of handmade books created by Kathrine Cays, artist-in-residence at The Rickman Store in the Cowee community of Macon…
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Wildflower award winners announced
Regional efforts to make highways more beautiful added up to statewide recognition recently when the N.C. Department of Transportation announced…
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The good fight
As too often happens, in this whirlwind life, I lost my roundtoit. I received an email from the Western North…
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Gear guide 2011
The Smoky Mountain News has teamed up with outfitters for yet another installment of our annual Outdoor Gear Gift Guide.…
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An astronomical look at the Star of Bethlehem
Get a different view of the Star of Bethlehem Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pisgah Astronomical…
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Stronger, safer ladders installed on trails at Grandfather Mountain
Hikers taking the trek across Grandfather Mountain’s ridgeline can now enjoy five new ladders on the Grandfather Trail. The new…
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Historic photos now online
More than 1,800 high-resolution images of U.S. Forest Service history in the region are now available online for public viewing.…
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Enjoy special tour of state trout hatchery
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host a free, guided tour of its Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery in…
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Pigeon and Cheoah welcome back long-lost fish and mussels
Encouraged by the success of experimental stockings during the last three years, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are…
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Medicinal plants to furniture, video highlights forest-products businesses
Land-of-Sky Regional Council has released “Stimulus Stories of Western North Carolina,” a video highlighting the success of the WNC Forest…
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Commission for a Clean County seeks award nominees
The Commission For a Clean County in Haywood County wants to recognize those individuals and organizations that made an outstanding…
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Smokies extends elk an invitation to stay
Ten years after the first elk touched down in Cataloochee Valley, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has made the…
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Farmers invited to visit with Ag commissioner
Steve Troxler, the state’s agriculture commissioner, will be the speaker for the Haywood County’s Friends of Agriculture Breakfast from 7-8…
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Live in Haywood? Think local when buying
Haywood County farmers are offering a variety of products this holiday season, including standards such as Christmas trees and wreaths,…
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Lend an eye in national Audubon count
The Highlands Plateau Audubon Society will participate in the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count on Friday, Dec. 16.…
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Intensive forest farming workshop set for this weekend
Permaculture has become something of a catchword in farming and homesteading circles, a grand concept — but one usually unfulfilled…
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Know the law before you hit the woods
Don’t forget you must get written permission from landowners and leaseholders before hunting, fishing or trapping on privately owned, posted…
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Reindeer Dash to hit streets of Bryson
Run off some of those holiday calories at the inaugural Reindeer Dash 5k and one-mile fun run starting at 9…
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Reflecting on the year’s accomplishments
Haywood Waterways Authority’s annual banquet will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Lambuth Inn, Lake Junaluska.…
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Haywood Waterways recognizes Haywood farmer Bill Holbrook
The Haywood Waterways Association has spotlighted the farm efforts of Bill Holbrook, a farmer in the Bethel community. Holbrook, who…
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Farmers still offering local produce
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean you have to skip on locally produced foods. Haywood’s Historic Farmers Indoor Winter…
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Climate change activist makes stop in WNC
A leading national activist in climate change will visit Asheville as part of the Climate Reality Project at 7 p.m.…
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Support a good cause and celebrate the holidays
A holiday celebration benefiting Friends of the Smokies will be held at the Classic Wineseller in Waynesville starting at 5:30…
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Help turn the wheels toward a regional bicycle plan
A kick-off meeting for developing a regional bicycle plan for Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties will…
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Animal experts on hand for programs
Learn about wildlife by tapping into Wild South, which offers a wide range of educational wildlife programs through school presentations…
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Help recognize outstanding wildlife-diversity contributors
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through Jan. 30 for the seventh annual Thomas L. Quay Award. The…
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Land protections see an increase
Voluntary land protections have increased by 27 percent over the five-year period from 2005-2010. The first census of land trusts…
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New wells tapping more landfill gas in Jackson
Four new landfill gas extraction wells are being drilled at the Green Energy Park in Jackson County, with the resulting…
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A new twist on backyard habitats
There are butterfly gardens and wildlife-oriented gardens, so why not reptile and amphibian gardens, too? For people looking to make…
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Deja vue all over again
Friends of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge just finished waving goodbye to the Navy, its fighters and their outlying landing…
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One ski at a time: Anyone can learn how, says Cataloochee’s new ski school director
Mark Rozof sat behind a beat-up white desk surrounded by skis, walkie-talkies, snow jackets and other sundry gear strewn about…
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Open for skiing
Thanks to cold temperatures, Cataloochee Ski Area began cranking out the snow last Thursday night and by Saturday, the first…
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Generating Christmas cheer for our troops
Christmas tree growers from across Western North Carolina are donating Christmas trees as part of the nationwide Trees for Troops…
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American chestnut makes a return
A ceremonial planting of a potentially blight-resistant chestnut took place earlier this week on the grounds of the North Carolina…
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Horticulture and landscaping classes with Master Gardener
The Haywood County Cooperative Extension Center is now accepting applications for the popular Master Gardener program. The Master Gardener training…
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Mingus Mill hike and visitor center tour
Hiking enthusiast and author Danny Bernstein will lead a four-mile hike along the Mingus Creek Trail in the Great Smoky…
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Conference to focus on socioeconomic uses of Appalachian Forests
The Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere conference will be held November 15 to 17 in Asheville, bringing together the…
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Conservation award goes to benefactor
Grant wizard Bruz Clark was honored at the Land Conservationist of the year by The Land Trust for the Little…
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Trot off that turkey before the big meal
The Rotary Club of Sylva will hold the United Community Bank 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day beginning at 9…
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The 500-pound gorilla
I don’t remember exactly what I was doing when he came into the room. It was cool, so I had…
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Head over heels: New wave shaper comes to the Nantahala River
When Phil Watford traded in his paddle for a tool belt, giving up his far-cooler job as a kayak instructor…
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Tour to highlight Cherokee connections to the land around WCU
A walking tour and discussion focused on the natural and cultural resources of the Cullowhee Valley area is set for…
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