Word to the Wing
How did birding get so big with no one looking? Sure, the hobby has been around at least as long as the Audubon Society…
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Long-Range Views and Long-Range Vision
Stone Ashe Vineyard makes delicious use of microlocal terroir By: Kate Butler Henderson County’s youngest vineyard was inspired by a passion for Old World wines,…
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Medicine at your Doorstep
Online harvest conference features traditional Cherokee foods When Mary Crowe talks about superfoods, there’s no mention of acai or activated charcoal. Rather, her take…
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Silicon Valley Confidential
The story of DuPont Forest is almost as memorable as the scenery There was a time when Danny Bernstein didn’t understand certain nuances of hiking….
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Amphibious Expectations
“The first time I saw the evidence that this was a different species, I was pretty shocked how strong it was,” says JJ Apodaca, lead scientist and founder at Tangled Bank Conservation in Asheville.
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A Bug’s Life
No one is too small to make an impact on river health The MountainTrue organization works in 23 counties throughout WNC to advocate for…
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Where Local Barbecue Begins
Vandele Farms goes whole hog in their operation One of the only farms in the Southeast with their own processing floor on site, Vandele…
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The Sight of Less Sound: Winter Photo Contest
The splendor of Chimney Rock State Park is most often publicized during lush summer or colorful fall. However, the rock monolith itself, and surrounding…
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Paddling for Perspective
“We are not promised tomorrow,” remarks Angela Evans, a kayaker, author, and life coach. “It’s about the quality of your life. … Find what…
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A Lil’ Peep into the Life of a Quality Farmer
“The focus is to be a good steward to the land and to appreciate nature,” says Marisa Shaw, owner of the Saluda-based farm that…
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