7+ hour, 57+ min ago  (585+ words) Who's in charge of the chickens at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? According to the National Park Service, it's Interpretive Park Ranger Michael Smith. But the chickens themselves recognize the authority of the large, golden…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago  (154+ words) Most seasons remain unchanged from the previous year, but there are some notable changes, including: As spring takes hold across Western North Carolina, property owners are stepping outside to assess winter's toll " downed limbs, overgrowth, drainage issues, and land projects…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (255+ words) The Franklin Bird Club leads walks along the Greenway on Wednesday mornings at 8 a. m. through September. Walks start at alternating locations: Macon County Public Library, Big Bear Park and Salali Lane. The last birdwalk of the year is scheduled for Oct....

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1090+ words) With striking white-and-gray plumage, yellow beaks and talons and powerfully compact bodies, peregrine falcons(Falco peregrinus) are beautiful birds in any posture. But they're downright magical in the air " aerial acrobats capable of reaching 200 mph as they dive down onto…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (749+ words) Imagine walking into an ice cream shop excited about the many flavor selections, only to be greeted by a clerk who says, "From now on, all we have is vanilla." Befuddled, you respond with, "Oh" OK, then I guess I'll…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago  (524+ words) A'trip through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a beautiful, often nervous drive, as hundreds of thousands of tourists visit every year, and most do not know how to drive in the mountains. This is especially true trying to…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (427+ words) Barn Owlet Watch 2026" is underway for a nest box with six barn owl eggs, and the public has 24-hour access to the" N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission's"live cam with audio to watch all the action in real time. The expected hatch…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (331+ words) NCWRC asks advisory members to participate actively throughout their terms. The advisory committee meets four times a year, usually at NCWRC's headquarters in Raleigh. The NCWRC's Board will appoint advisory committee members based on the nominees' credentials, expertise, affiliation and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (473+ words) Haywood Community College will welcome multiple speakers, guests and partners to campus on Friday, March 20, for the WNC Environmental Summit. The WNC Environmental Summit will provide educational opportunities for regional groups to come together, share ideas, encourage each other and…...

9+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (863+ words) Goosebumps. A slight tear in my eyes. " Pictured in this week's column is my most favorite place in the entire universe. The Grand Teton Mountains straddling the Wyoming/Idaho border. I've been coming to these ancient peaks since 1992, when I…...