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24117
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Carolina Horse and Carriage in Hendersonville opened in 2009 and offers carriage rides to locals and tourist alike. The author discusses her experience on a carriage ride and discusses the history of horse-drawn carriages in the area.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 12, December 2012,
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24118
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Shortbus Studio is a non-profit organization in Burnsville that services adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The organization takes participants on adventures in the area: whitewater rafting, ziplining, and hiking.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 12, December 2012,
p90-91, il
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24129
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In 2005, World's Edge--a series of cliffs on the Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment--came under threat of unsustainable development. Over the past ten years, public, private, and governmental agencies funded an effort to purchase the lands for conservation and trail development, which added to recreational opportunities at Chimney Rock State Park.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 9, September 2015,
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24130
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During the twentieth century, open-air farmers markets contributed the Asheville's development. The most prominent of the markets spread along South Lexington Avenue between Walnut Street and Broadway. Today, Asheville's Urban Trail celebrates the history of the market with pieces of art commemorating the importance of this place in Asheville's growth.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 9, September 2015,
p122, il
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24773
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The Nu Wray Inn in Burnsville originally opened in 1833. Over the years, the structure has been renovated, had name changes, and gotten new owners, but its charm still attracts visitors. The full service hotel has had notableguests such as Elvis Presley, Mark Twain, and Jimmy Carter.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2016,
p60-62, il
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24774
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Geocatching is the new form of treasure hunting. All one needs to partake in this GPS-driven treasure hunt is a GPS-enabled device, and an account at geocatching.com. Burnsville residents hide catches and encourage people to explore sites in town on their hunt. Many catches involve hiking on the numerous trails in the area, allowing geocatchers to explore the natural beauty of the area while searching for their prize.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 1, January 2016,
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26919
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Owners of The Compleat Naturalist, Laura and Hal Mahan, discuss the seasonal cycles of animals, insects, and plants, specifically the monarch butterfly.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 10, October 2015,
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26920
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Casting Carolinas is a nonprofit organization in Western North Carolina that was formed in January of 2015. The goal of Casting Carolinas is to integrate cancer education, support groups, and holistic recovery with therapeutic fly-fishing instruction.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 10, October 2015,
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26921
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This article highlights four lesser known places to hike with your dog in western North Carolina. Each location description provides directions and trail lengths.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
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26922
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The bald cypress tree is often found near swamps, wetlands, and rivers. It is a common and popular tree in North Carolina and throughout the south, not only for its foliage, but also for its ability to soak up flood waters and prevent erosion. Bald cypresses can be found in the wild and in arboretums such as the Asheville Botanical Gardens.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
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Joseph M. Gazzam built the Kenilworth Inn in 1890, following a tourist boom in Asheville due to the completion of the Western North Carolina Railroad 10 years prior. The hotel featured a number of amenities and had a prime location overlooking the Swannanoa River. Unfortunately, in April 1909, the hotel burnt to the ground, but in 1923, it was rebuilt and reopened as a resort hotel.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
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26924
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The nonprofit organization, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary in Burnsville, was founded in August 2010 to counter animal cruelty and raise awareness. The sanctuary saves and finds homes for all kinds of animals who have been mistreated. Animals in the sanctuary include pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, goats, llama, geese, and emus, among others.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
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26925
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Asheville-Buncombe Tech Community College in Asheville offers a Sustainability Technologies program for students and now has more resources to train students for jobs in alternative energy, construction, and manufacturing industries.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 12, December 2015,
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The building that once housed Asheville’s former Plonk School of the Creative Arts was built in 1925 and originally served as the headquarters of the Asheville Women’s Club. In 1941, the building became home to the Plonk School until 1964 when the school closed its doors. The building is now being divided into single family dwellings, but the exterior will still reflect the building’s history.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 12, December 2015,
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26927
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Mountain laurel season begins in May in Western North Carolina. These unique flowers were named for Pehr Kalm, a Swedish-Finnish botanist and explorer of North America in the eighteenth century. This article talks about the pollination process of the mountain laurel and other descriptive information about the plant.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 5, May 2015,
p86, il, por
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