Naming the Things That Go Bump
Ryan Lubbers, a naturalist for Chimney Rock State Park and longtime nature educator, loves the surprises night hikes hold. This month, Lubbers will lead…
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Fruit of the Future
“I just slice them in half. And it’s kind of like they grow in their own little cup and all you need is…
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Apples for Days (Even Years)
The record spring rain that prompted mudslides and evacuations in Henderson County apparently didn’t hurt the all-important apple crop at Sky Top Orchard,…
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Floating Past the Pain
As though hosting one of the country’s most scenic triathlons weren’t enough — all the top-ten lists include it — the Lake Lure…
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Gazers of the Galaxy
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) had its day in the darkened sun back in August, when the high-powered extraterrestrial venue landed in the…
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“Water Quality Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This”
It’s among the best places to see the amazing hellbender salamander, a North Carolina Species of Special Concern. The headwaters of the French Broad…
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Cradle of Forestry Comes Alive After Dusk
All it takes is the patience to wait for twilight and a good magnifying glass. After daytrippers have gone home, Pisgah National Forest rewards…
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Indoor Motocross at the Ag Center
“’Tis the season to shred,” goes the call to action on the web page of FMF Motocross. And while the company — FMF stands…
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Extreme Leafing
Abnormally dry seasons, such as Western North Carolina has experienced this year, tend to mean lackluster fall foliage. Or do they mean brighter-than-average leaves?…
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Dazzling Dahlias
It’s showier than its botanical cousin, the zinnia, and even hardier than its seasonal peer, the sturdy chrysanthemum: the dahlia takes the prize for…
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