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Outdoors

Each year, millions of visitors pass through this scenic valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to marvel at the wildlife that roams free. Get a glimpse of what awaits with this collection of photographs that capture one lensman’s breath-taking encounters.


The Vanishing Point

Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating Western North Carolina’s first national wildlife refuge.

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Trail Guide: Florence Nature Preserve

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Saluda

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Travel Buddies

Three new reads chronicle adventures past and present
 

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Paddling with a Purpose

Save the French Broad Float combines environmental activism and waterborne adventure

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Sunny Disposition

Spot the blooms of the Yellow Lady’s Slipper in secluded mountain coves in May and June

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The Latest Thrill RIde

Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
 

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Green Span

Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge

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Road Trip: Hickory

Head east for a historic home tour, delicious sandwiches, and furniture shopping

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Urban Oases

Take a spring break with four strolls flush with flora

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