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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Happy Birthday to Heritage
A cake adorned with 100 blazing candles to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service sounds tempting. But it may not be the…
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Bridge to Everywhere
If nature and man can find common ground — a yin and yang between eco and anthropomorphic motifs — something winsome is liable to…
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The Buzz Grows Louder
Put down that cup of coffee that’s saving your morning. Also, no strawberries on your favorite multigrain hot cereal. The savory goodness of an…
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Up All Day …
“If you remember when flying was an event instead of a burden … then rediscover that excitement” is just one of the marvelously worded…
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