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    Beyond the Beaten Path

    Graham County is a hiker’s paradise. From towering ancient forests and picturesque waterfalls to wildflower-blanketed balds and shimmering lake views, these trails aren’t just walks in the woods—they’re your pathway to adventure.

    Jun 1, 2025

    Outdoors

  • Wild, Wonderful, Waterfalls

    Wild, Wonderful, Waterfalls

    As the only state fully engulfed in Appalachia, West Virginia has always stood out for its wild and wonderful expanses that include 1.5 million acres of parks and public lands.

    Jun 1, 2025

    Outdoors

  • The Appalachian Way

    The Appalachian Way

    The Appalachian spirit is one of resilience. Generations of people who have called these mountains home know how to weather storms, rebuild, and come back stronger.

    Apr 1, 2025

    Outdoors

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    On the Trail in the Smokies

    If you’re looking for a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that offers solitude—and there actually are many—Alum Cave Trail is not your path. OK, perhaps it could be on a February weekday in a cold, driving rain.

    Apr 1, 2025

    Outdoors

  • Endangered Hellbenders

    Photo by Ben Dalton, courtesy of NC Wildlife Resources Commission

    Amid Damage From Helene, Hellbenders May Get Endangered Species Listing

    By now, the story of Hurricane Helene is a tragically familiar one: the endless rain, the swollen rivers, the angry water indiscriminately destroying lives and homes. The storm killed more than 230 people across five states.

    Apr 1, 2025

    Outdoors

  • Migratory Wonder

    Photo by Sandy Vandenburg

    Word from the Smokies

    Before National Geographic published its famous 1976 cover story detailing the search for the monarch butterfly’s wintering grounds, nobody knew where these strikingly beautiful creatures vanished when the weather grew cold.

    Apr 1, 2025

    Outdoors

  • WNC Skier Shares Love of Sport

    WNC Skier Shares Love of Sport with Family, Community

    On the weekdays, Alex Masciarelli proudly works as principal of Junaluska Elementary School in Waynesville, North Carolina. But, on the weekends during this time of year, he’s also a member of the Ski Patrol at Cataloochee Ski Area.

    Feb 1, 2025

    Outdoors

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    Rehab Efforts Begin on Popular Smokies Trail

    The National Park Service (NPS) will begin a major rehabilitation on Laurel Falls Trail, one of the most popular trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    Feb 1, 2025

    Outdoors

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