Hikers and Advocates
What do these 7 Hiking Challenge participants have in common? They all love hiking. And they’re all passionate advocates for the outdoors, in their own ways.
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Video: Bearwallow Field Trips
Check out this beautiful video of kids enjoying a field trip to Bearwallow Mountain! We hope these field trips spark a sense of wonder, a connection to the land, and a conservation ethic in upcoming generations.
Kids on the Mountaintop
An innovative charter school prioritizes outside time, including field trips to Bearwallow Mountain. And the kids love it.
The Hiking Club
Kids in the Rise & Shine hiking club in Brevard connect with the outdoors in their own ways — whether they’re taking photos, wading in waterfalls, or just laughing with their friends.
Summer of Service: Passing On the Gift
Alexla Perez-Sanchez first discovered the beauty and peacefulness of nature in Summer of Service. “It’s soul changing,” she says.
Riverfest Celebrates French Broad Headwaters
Free tubing rides at RiverFest From anglers, paddlers and tubers to people who love a scenic drive, Transylvania’s Upper French Broad River provides lots of...
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A River for All Ages
Susan Brown, coordinator of the volunteer group Transylvania French Broad Stewards, finds that delight in nature can lead to a commitment to good stewardship.
A Giving Garden
Delaney Cullen wanted to start a garden at her library—the Mountains Branch Library near Lake Lure. But she was only five. How was a little kid going to do that?
Ruth Jones Scholarships Available for Transylvania Students
Ruth Jones and friend Beth Cardin PRESS RELEASE: Feb. 21, 2019 Transylvania County high school seniors can now apply for the Ruth Jones Scholarships, which...
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