JUL
14
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Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!

Monday Moods: Think About Beginner-Friendly Hike with Big Rewards!

Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's mountain adventures. Start lifting your mood right ...

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JUL
10
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Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive

Fireflies: Tips to Help Them Thrive

There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. For generations, these dancing pinpricks of light—f...

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JUL
08
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Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)

Catch the Cosmic Show: The Thunder Moon (Buck Moon)

Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Western North Carolina, you're in luck – this magnifice...

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MAY
16
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Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species

Tiny Treasures of the Parkway: Bog Turtle is an Endangered Species

Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale of the bog turtle, one of the most endangered and ...

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MAR
10
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Federal Funding Cuts Leaves WNC Exposed After Hurricane Helene

Federal Funding Cuts Leaves WNC Exposed After Hurricane Helene

Western North Carolina is still rebuiding after Hurricane Helene swept through in September 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Trees—nature's best defense against flooding, erosion, and extreme weather—were lost in staggering numb...

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JAN
28
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Entrepreneurial Success in 2025: Top Trends and Tips

Entrepreneurial Success in 2025: Top Trends and Tips

Welcome to 2025! Whether you are an experienced business owner, a new entrepreneur, or just thinking about starting your own business, this year looks promising for growth, new ideas, and chances to succeed. The business world keeps changing, and to ...

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DEC
22
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Climate Summary Western North Carolina 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, an examination of the climate in western North Carolina reveals a region grappling with the complexities of a changing climate. From rising temperatures to unpredictable precipitation patterns, the region is experiencing t...

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