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Photo by: Steve Genkins
May 7 (off the trail in Asheville) I spent the morning eating a full breakfast and talking with John. So grateful for his hospitality. He dropped me off in downtown…
Read MoreMay 6 (23 miles) 23 miles today from a grassy knob to a bridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway over Hendersonville Rd. Heavy rain last last night and heavy fog…
Read MoreMay 5 (25 miles) 25 miles today from Black Mountain Campground to a camp spot near Craggy Gardens Picnic Area. Epic climb up to Mt Mitchell first thing this morning…
Read MoreMay 4 (20 miles) 20 miles from Marion to Black Mountain Campground. This morning was undoubtedly the sorest I’ve been on the trail. The Linville Gorge Wilderness almost took me…
Read MoreWatch the red wolf webcams Wildlife and nature lovers from all over can get a 24/7 glimpse into the life of a pair of captive red wolves thanks to recently…
Read MoreApril planting and chapter highlights North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers did a whole lot of dirt-digging, planting, community education and litter collecting in April to…
Read MoreNominate a Conservation Hero, Apply for a Conservation Scholarship North Carolina Wildlife Federation seeks conservation heroes and future conservationists for our annual conservation achievement awards and college scholarship program. The…
Read MoreEnter 2022 Wildlife Photo Contest Did you catch an Eastern tiger swallowtail on a tulip tree or an osprey diving in the water to catch its meal? How about a…
Read MoreApril 27: 28 miles today from Freeborne’s Motel to E.B. Jeffress Park. April 28: 21 miles today from E.B. Jeffress Park to Thunder Hill Overlook. April 29-30: Off the MST…
Read MoreJoin NCWF for upcoming Walks on the Wild Side Learn how to forage for wild mushrooms. Spend the morning birding along the Watauga River. Explore the cultural and geological history…
Read MoreApril 26 (20 miles) 20 miles today from Stone Mountain State Park to a motel off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Steep climb to start the day. When I reached the…
Read MoreBlog repurposed from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission press release. The online public comment period to weigh in on the inclusion of plant species is open until May 20. N.C. Wildlife…
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