Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors
Internet-famous black bear cub finds care at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
The cub at the center of the viral video joined another orphaned bear cub at the local nonprofit to be rehabilitated before release.
May 01, 2024 02:29 PM
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Molly Wilson
Skaters moving down the Wilma Dykeman Greenway
Travel and Outdoors
Learn about local greenway projects at the Hellbender Regional Greenway Forum
Put your passion for preserving greenways into action at this educational forum.
August 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
The RiverLink team at the groundbreaking of phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park.
Travel and Outdoors
Phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park is set to debut
At long last, the chain link fence will come down to unveil the greenway in phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park’s creation.
August 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
workers on the utopian seed project farm
Food
Breaking new ground with the Utopian Seed Project
The nonprofit is digging deep to support regional agrobiodiversity and crop resilience.
August 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
a beekeeper teaches a honey and the hive beekeeping class
Culture
The buzz about beekeeping
Explore your apiary interests with the help of a few local bee experts.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Artist Derek Hennigar puts clamps on a wooden installation at Southern Highland Craft Guild Wood Day 2022
Culture
Celebrate the carving craft at Wood Day
The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host demonstrations + competitions in the art of woodworking.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Partner with public spaces for pollinator garden certification
Asheville GreenWorks and the City of Asheville have teamed up to allow residents to certify public gardens.
August 3, 2023
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Molly Wilson
NOC rafting
Travel and Outdoors
Head back to your childhood roots at this adults-only summer camp
You’re never too old for s’mores and campfire songs.
August 2, 2023
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Grace Powers
a path through ferns in great smoky mountains national park
Culture
Get outside for the Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park with no fee or visit an outdoor fav closer to home.
August 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Produce in recyclable packaging
Live
Farmers markets in Asheville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.
July 31, 2023
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Vagney Hampshire
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Travel and Outdoors
How the Biltmore is turning scraps to sustenance with its new composting program
The program that began in May is already churning out over 25 tons of finished compost.
July 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Sights on the skies with summer stargazing
Join local astronomers or head to area observatories for a new view of the night sky.
July 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
The TODAY show crew films an exam of an injured hawk at the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge.
Culture
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge will appear on the TODAY show
The local nonprofit will get some national attention for their efforts in protecting local wildlife.
July 17, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Geocaching
Entertainment
Exploring Asheville through Geocaching
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt, and see Asheville in a whole new way.
July 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
A stone walled ramp leads to a round observation deck overlooking blue mountain views.
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Asheville
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Riders competing in Gran Fondo Asheville.
Festivals
Gear up for Asheville Bike Fest
Enjoy a cycle-centric day of activities with food trucks and local beer on-site at Asheville Bike Fest.
July 10, 2023
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Grace Powers
Asheville at dusk
Entertainment
Asheville’s 2023 summer bucket list
Check off these 15 items on our bucket list for a summer that’s jam-packed with entertaining experiences.
July 3, 2023
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Grace Powers
Fireworks display over Asheville.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July
End your Fourth of July celebrations with a bang.
June 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s play bug bingo
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
June 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Mountains in the distance that look blue, with two close up leafy plants in front.
Travel and Outdoors
A series of earthquakes shake WNC
UNCA lecturer Dr. Casey King shares a theory as to why the earthquakes are happening.
June 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
peacock on the parkway
Parks and Recreation
A rogue peacock has been roaming the Blue Ridge Parkway
Locals have spotted the showy bird on hikes, drives, and in the middle of an engagement shoot.
June 19, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Swiping America
Culture
Local dates seen on Swiping America, ranked
Four NYC singles swiped right on the Asheville dating scene. Here’s where they went.
June 16, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Parks and Recreation
There’s a new lost and found website for missing pets
LostPetsAVL is here to make reuniting pets easier in the Asheville area.
June 15, 2023
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Laura Hackett
A woman standing by her bike at Falls Park in Greenville, SC.
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Greenville, SC: The ultimate outdoor destination
Greenville, SC is filled with fun, scenic outdoor activities for the whole family.
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Aloft Asheville Pool
Culture
From pools to swimming holes: 20+ swimming spots to cool you down
Take a dip in one of these public pools, membership pools, or local swimming holes.
May 30, 2023
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An aerial view of Lake Murray Country, SC
Sponsored
Lake Murray Country, SC: The perfect place to play + stay
Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
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Culture
The story behind Brevard’s White Squirrel festival
Catch this year’s White Squirrel celebration May 26-May 28.
May 24, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Synchronous fireflies at Elkmont Campground
Travel and Outdoors
Synchronous fireflies light up the Appalachian Mountains
Fireflies will glimmer and glisten in unison as part of this rare natural phenomenon.
May 19, 2023
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Grace Powers
Cicada on a honeysuckle leaf.
Culture
Cicadas make an early appearance this spring
Expect to hear the cicada choir singing these next few months.
May 15, 2023
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Grace Powers
Asheville Airport 2022 Planes
Travel and Outdoors
24 destinations with nonstop flights from Asheville Regional Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Tate
Asheville mountain view
Travel and Outdoors
Buncombe County’s land conservation efforts
A deep dive into the newly announced process for approving conservation areas spanning throughout Buncombe County in effort to protect our environment.
May 3, 2023
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Grace Powers
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