Recreation+Gardening
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On the Trail in the Smokies
Of the several enjoyable trails in Cataloochee Valley, Palmer Creek Trail is perhaps my favorite. Read more
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Creating Functional Habitat for Pollinators and Birds
Eight years ago, Emily Sampson volunteered to create and maintain spaces along a designated greenway in Black Mountain, North Carolina, to support and care for pollinators. Read more
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Wildflower Viewing Destinations
Throughout our region, numerous sublime wildflower walks exist. Read more
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Amber Ayers photo
Finding Peace on Nature's Path
The Cherokee called the Smoky Mountains “Shaconage” (shah-con-ah-jey) which means “land of the blue smoke.” Anyone who lives or has traveled through these mountains is familiar with the enchanting mist that hovers around the peaks. Read more
Wildflower Viewing Destinations
Throughout our region, numerous sublime wildflower walks exist. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Amber Ayers photo
Finding Peace on Nature's Path
The Cherokee called the Smoky Mountains “Shaconage” (shah-con-ah-jey) which means “land of the blue smoke.” Anyone who lives or has traveled through these mountains is familiar with the enchanting mist that hovers around the peaks. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
On the Trail in the Smokies
As the wonder of another Appalachian spring gradually unfolds, this issue’s trail narrative offers four hiking options—including a rewarding short one—that can be especially enjoyable before trail conditions turn muggy and buggy. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Riding the Nantahala
When I arrive at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, the swollen water flows white and frothy beneath the wooden Founders Bridge, its edges lapping at the feet of Adirondack chairs placed on what is usually a wide, gravel beach. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Cathedral Caverns
Once upon a time, Cathedral Caverns was a private roadside attraction. Today it is a first-class Alabama State Park featuring one of the premiere show caves in the Southern Appalachian region. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
Make Friends with Winter
I can recall playing outside with my younger sister during the blizzard of 1996, when we lived in a small, rural neighborhood outside the Smoky Mountains National Park. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
