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Best-Kept Secret in Asheville: The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
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Best-Kept Secrets of the Appalachians: The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Deep in Pisgah National Forest is something so otherworldly that you have to see it to believe it — the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is inspiring, educational, and a hidden gem in western North Carolina.

by Rosalie Catanoso
Features

The Wisdom of Trees

Forestry didn’t exist in America until two men — each with his own vision for how to protect our woodlands — arrived in western North Carolina and nurtured the profession into being.

by Louise Jarvis Flynn
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10 Great Mountain Towns

It’s jacket weather, cider season, trail time. For a few glorious weeks, our western hamlets revel in their true colors.

by Our State Staff
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Our State Great Eight: Walk, Don’t Run

Sometimes, a stroll is just what you need. Here are eight things that can happen when you go for a walk in North Carolina.

by Jeremy Markovich
Hop, Skip, and Splash Your Way Through the Davidson River
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Hop, Skip, and Splash

When trail meets river, don’t be afraid to take a walk on the wet side.

by Katie King

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