Early spring in Appalachia brings the return of some of our most beautiful and precious songbirds, the warblers. Soon our trees and bushes will be decorated with members of this […]
Narcissus – what a name. These flowers have every right to be a little narcissist – after all, they’ve got the guts to stick their neck out on a cold […]
As spring begins here in the mountains, the landscape transforms from a dull brown speckled with evergreen trees into a lush and vibrant mixture of colors, scents, and sounds that […]
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a type of sparrow, this forest floor dweller is slate-colored with bright white tail feathers on display during flight. One of the most populous […]
March is a winter month and the hearty birds that we see this month have endured the long, cold days and nights of the lingering season. Prominent amongst these […]
We’ve already covered “a rose by any other name” in a previous issue, but this issue starts out with an imposter! Yes, there’s a garden flower that tries to […]
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a type of sparrow, this forest floor dweller is slate-colored with bright white tail feathers on display during flight. One of the most populous […]
The snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North Carolina. It has a very large head, a long neck, and a long tail, which is saw-toothed along the top. […]
With the winter season coming to a close in the mountains, many are anxious for the next snow and a chance to take a trip down a hillside on a […]
Maybe you want to enjoy the natural wonders of this tiny piece of Western North Carolina, but you’re just not ready to embark on a hike through the Forest Primeval […]
