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43714
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"N.C.'s only independent audiobook publishing company tunes in to expansion opportunities." Appalachian State graduate, Kris Hartrum founded The Talking Book in 2015.
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"Ask anyone to name the signature hardwoods of Western North Carolina's mountains. They'll talk of chestnut, oaks, maple, walnut, and maybe hickory. Missing from most everyone's list will be the most heavily harvested hardwood--the one widely used by everyone from ancestors of the Cherokee people to makers of today's most modern furniture--the tulip tree, aka yellow poplar, or just plain poplar." Restorative benefits of tulip poplar were well know by the Cherokees. During the Civil War, poplar bark substituted for unavailable quinine as a cure for malaria.
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The post-pandemic adjustment has had a deep impact on many aspects of culture, especially that of home and design. Nathan Bryant, Altura Architect's vice president, shares his outlook on new visions of architecture, home building, and designing throughout Western North Carolina.
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43731
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Western North Carolina is a wonder for fellow travelers. With diverse attractions "from Native American Landmarks to rarefield ecological experiences", visitors and locals are able to have a wonderful time during all four seasons.
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Throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina, there is a signature hardwood that has been used for centuries by indigenous people, early settlers, and modern architects. This important tree is known as the tulip tree or yellow poplar.
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43798
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"Reopened last summer after a major renovation, parts of the Skyline Lodge were designed and built in the 1930s -- a student of Frank Lloyd Wright was the original architect." The original owner of the establishment had intended it as a personal retreat for family and friends.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Summer 2023,
p64-73, 76, il, map
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43799
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"Pets are family. And in WNC, a region renowned for its hospitality, the same warm welcome extends to our four-legged friends. This guide highlights some of the best offerings for fur babies and the humans who love them, from off-leash parks and trails to dining, drinking, and events As summer arrives and locals come out to play, hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy--together." Discussed are trails, parks restaurants, hotels and recreational accommodations.
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"The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby." Scruggs is best remembered along with Lester Flatt for their performance of the "Ballad of Jed Clampett" associated with the 1960s television comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies". The Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby is located in Shelby's 1907 Courthouse.
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A once typical site in every community, only three grist mills survive in the mountain regions of North Carolina. They include Francis Mill in Waynesville, Carolina Ground in Hendersonville and Mingus Mill in the Great Smoky National Park near Cherokee. Mingus and Francis Mills were initiated in the 1880s. Carolina Ground is a modern mill that relies essentially on the same technology employed by Mingus and Francis.
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McCormick Field was part of Asheville's opulent building spree in the 1920s. A nationally popular magazine at the tie described the facility with permanent seating of 4,000, boasting the finest sanitary conditions anywhere in the country. Built in 1924, it received a major renovation in 1992. In the era of segregation, McCormick was also used by local African American teams, beginning with the Black Tourists in 1929.
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44204
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"Western North Carolina's iconic watershed continues its journey of preservation and growth into the future." In 2022, the French Broad Partnership determined this river adds about $3.8 billion annually to municipalities and counties along its watershed. The French Broad is a paradise for canoers and kayakers. Currently under construction along the river is the Woodfin Greenway and Blueway, a $34 million project, which includes a 10-foot wide hiking/biking trail spanning five miles.
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By the mid-twentieth century, the environmental effects of corporate logging operations in the mountains had caused the trout populations there to dwindle significantly. In 1963, the Cherokee approached the US Bureau of Fisheries for assistance in establishing a recreational trout fishing program.
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44208
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"For generations of children--spanning more than a century of campfire songs, canoe races, s'mores, and more-- WNC's summer camps have defined the season." A small summary and photo essay are given for the following camps: Camp Greystone, Chunn's Cove Camp, Transylvania Music Camp, Camp Sequoyah, Rockbrook Camp, Camp Mondamin, Camp Carolina and Camp Blue Star.
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44287
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In the past two centuries, Grandfather Mountain has acquired an impressive list of hikers to its summit, beginning in 1794 with Andre Michaux. Other noted are Elisha Mitchell, American botanist Asa Gray, Arnold Guyot and John Mair, father of America's National Parks.
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44288
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"Abundantly growing in Appalachia, fungi can be found throughout WNC. Here's our guide to safely finding--and growing--your own in our backyard." The mixed forests of the WNC region are credited as the most temperate and bio-diverse in the world with more tree species than all of Europe. the author shares a descriptive list of the top 15 varieties of mushrooms to get to know when visiting WNC.
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