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They Put a Spell on This

Nina Simone’s North Carolina childhood home is protected.

Heirloom Rivers in the Blue Ridge: Wild & Scenic Rivers Act Turns 50

For 50 years, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (1968) has protected 208 rivers flowing through 40 states and Puerto Rico via balance and responsible stewardship.

Going Rural: Copperhead Confrontation

Cathryn Hankla is an intrepid traveler and the author of more than a dozen books. This excerpt is from her latest book, a memoir in essays, Lost Places: On Losing and Finding Home (Mercer University Press, 2018)

Mill Creek Stories: Headline News

How news from far away came to rest at the heart.

Mussel Mania: Keepers of the Water Watch

Freshwater mussels are among the most interesting—and imperiled—critters on the planet.

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Tryon, North Carolina is the site of Nina Simone’s childhood home.

They Put a Spell on This

Nina Simone’s North Carolina childhood home is protected.
North Carolina’s Wilson Creek is one of the region’s five designated Wild & Scenic Rivers.

Heirloom Rivers in the Blue Ridge: Wild & Scenic Rivers Act Turns 50

For 50 years, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (1968) has protected 208 rivers flowing through 40 states and Puerto Rico via balance and responsible stewardship.
Cathy Hankla: “When I first moved from the suburbs, I was not capable of killing a mouse, let alone a snake.”

Going Rural: Copperhead Confrontation

Cathryn Hankla is an intrepid traveler and the author of more than a dozen books. This excerpt is from her latest book, a memoir in essays, Lost Places: On Losing and Finding Home (Mercer University Press, 2018)
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Mill Creek Stories: Headline News

How news from far away came to rest at the heart.
Mussels

Mussel Mania: Keepers of the Water Watch

Freshwater mussels are among the most interesting—and imperiled—critters on the planet.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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