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Hiking, ALL THOSE HIKERS on the Appalachian Trail (Photos)

The hike to Maine from Springer Mountain in Georgia is 2,176 miles. Hikers are well on their way there or well on their way to getting started.Many start their hike at the end of March. Backpacks, hiking shoes...

Peering into photography at Moore Cove Falls (Photos)

Photographer RDL Mills took the photographs in this article of Moore Cove Falls in 2009. The waterfall is located near Brevard, North Carolina and is fifty feet high.Moore Cove Falls is located in...

Upper Whitewater Falls and a story of inspiration (Photos)

The western part of North Carolina has hundreds of waterfalls. Upper Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall in North Carolina. Noted in this link's article (about Upper Whitewater Falls, North Carolina's highest waterfall) http://www...

Watching again the Redheaded Woodpecker in Appalachia (Photos)

Appalachia is alive with many species of birds. Particularly interesting is the Redheaded Woodpecker. The redheaded woodpecker is known for a beautiful red coloring on the head, neck and throat region. They also have dark colored wings with a white...

So much fun at Soco Falls! (Photos)

A dark cove, wettened by lush waters can be found under Soco Falls. Adventurers thrive in this region which is located entirely on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Western North Carolina.(This link gives more information about attractions near and...

Finding Fontana Dam and more

History takes over in Appalachia. On November 8, 1944 the tallest dam in the eastern part of the U.S. had been built. Known as Fontana Dam, this dam is 480 feet in height.The Fontana Dam is a...

Making memories at Mingo Falls (Photos)

The Southern Appalachian region has much to offer visitors. Mingo Falls is a great place for the entire family.Take a friend or a neighbor to Mingo Falls. The trip inside the falls may be difficult for those with very...

"An American Turkey: "A fine turkey I must admit" (Photos)

I recall these words: "A fine turkey I must admit" and the rest seems somewhat lost. These words were said during a school play once. This was a play involving pilgrims, corn and a feast.An American...

Watching the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid destroy in Appalachia (Photos)

Two types of hemlock trees can be found in the Eastern half of the U.S., those being the Eastern hemlock and the Carolina hemlock.Noticeably in nearby forest locations in the Western part of North Carolina, the Carolina hemlock...

Locating “Foxfire” and the Foxfire Museum in Appalachia (Photos)

Southern Appalachia is endless in hidden wonders, bringing us back to our history, our heritage that has made us who we are today. We are listeners, we are creators. We are all that can be found at a museum known...

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Rana Williams - Atlanta Appalachian Nature Examiner - Outdoor Rec & Adventure

Hiking, ALL THOSE HIKERS on the Appalachian Trail (Photos)

Peering into photography at Moore Cove Falls (Photos)

Upper Whitewater Falls and a story of inspiration (Photos)

Watching again the Redheaded Woodpecker in Appalachia (Photos)

So much fun at Soco Falls! (Photos)

Finding Fontana Dam and more

Making memories at Mingo Falls (Photos)

"An American Turkey: "A fine turkey I must admit" (Photos)

Watching the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid destroy in Appalachia (Photos)

Locating “Foxfire” and the Foxfire Museum in Appalachia (Photos)

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