Hiking the West Prong Trail in the Smokies with a group has its rewards, even if bears steer clear.
Wrestling Wreckage from the Waters
Using a variety of watercraft and muscle, volunteers toil to clear Helene’s debris from the French Broad and other Western North Carolina rivers.
After the Flood
Residents improvise on their own and help one another amid the ruins of Asheville during the days following Hurricane Helen’s destructive blow.
Mighty Mites
Chiggers can provide an itchy reminder that sometimes there’s a price to pay for exploring pathless realms.
In Search of Silence
To leave behind the cacophony of human society — especially Fourth of July fireworks — a trip to a wild place was in order.
Wild and Scenic
Far upstream from its mouth at Forks of the River, a section of the French Broad River is under consideration for federal protection.
Blazing a Water Trail
Local kayakers, Knox County and other partners are working to make Beaver Creek a premier paddling destination.
Trolling for Trash
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful leads expeditions to clear garbage from the region’s waterways.
A New Experience in a Familiar Place
A short kayak trip alongside Dickinson Island presents comforting sights and a disturbing encounter.