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Adam Coulter
Photo essay, August 2020
Cold Mountain in spring
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Chris Roberts
Photo essay, August 2020
Turtle near Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area in Pisgah National Forest
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Missy Anne Arney
Photo essay, August 2020
Butterfly on wildflowers at Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Bob Joralemon
Photo essay, August 2020
Silver Run Falls near Cashiers, North Carolina
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Ken Merop
Photo essay, August 2020
“Promise of Spring,” Glenville, North Carolina
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Adam Coulter
Photo essay, August 2020
“Old Time Religion"
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Bruce Mayer
Photo essay, August 2020
Tennessee side of Newfound Gap
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Adam Coulter
Photo essay, August 2020
Canoes at Lake Junaluska
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Adam Coulter
Photo essay, August 2020
“Old Time Religion"
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