Outdoors Today
January 4, 2009
The first time Jamey McDonald jumped into the frigid waters of the outdoor pool at the Asheville Racquet and Fitness Club Saturday morning, he was coated with a thick layer of Crisco to buffer the shock.
Adventure of the Week »
January 1, 2009
The brainchild of Franklin business owner and outdoors enthusiast David Forkner, the Tsali Frosty Foot Fest is both a celebration of the expansive outdoors wilderness of the Tsali Recreation Area on the Swain-Graham county line and a way to honor and support his mom, Sandy Forkner, a breast cancer survivor and marathon runner.
January 4, 2009
With the New Year upon us, now is a good time to form some running goals for 2009. Creating goals makes us focus and gives more direction to our running program. It gives us something to shoot for.
January 4, 2009
Submit items one week in advance for the Outdoors Calendar, a weekly listing of hiking, mountain biking, paddling, running and other activities in Western North Carolina. Call Outdoors editor Karen Chávez at 236-8980 or e-mail KChavez@CITIZEN-TIMES.com. For more outdoors news, visit CITIZEN-TIMES.
January 1, 2009
Registration is now open for the second annual Isaac Dickson Hot Chocolate 10K & Kids Hill Climb, starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 24.
December 29, 2008
The Forest Service has delayed its final decision on whether to allow boating on the Upper Chattooga River until next year.
December 25, 2008
Diamond Brand Outdoors community outreach manager Gary Eblen will lead his last Walk with Gary for December on Tuesday. Each month, Eblen leads community walks on Tuesdays to better acquaint people with their local outdoors resources.
December 25, 2008
For Great Smoky Mountains National Park streams, suggested hatch patterns are No. 20-16 Blue-Winged Olive, No. 16 Dark Caddis, No. 22-18 Winter Stone and No. 20-18 olive Midge. Attractor patterns: 16-14. Royal Wulff, No. 18-12 parachute Adams and No. 18-12 Royal Stimulator. Nymphs: No.
December 18, 2008
The big winners of the 2008 Asheville Track Club's Michelob Ultra Grand Prix Series are Mark Ledyard, overall male, and Karen Ostergaard, overall female, who each won a $500 prize.
December 17, 2008
When Smokies, Blue Ridge Parkway tourism falls, so does economy
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January 1, 2009
The brainchild of Franklin business owner and outdoors enthusiast David Forkner, the Tsali Frosty Foot Fest is both a celebration of the expansive outdoors wilderness of the Tsali Recreation Area on the Swain-Graham county line and a way to honor and support his mom, Sandy Forkner, a breast cancer...
December 29, 2008
Oscar the otter, a popular resident at the WNC Nature Center, was killed by an intestinal blockage.
December 26, 2008
The number of elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has nearly doubled since reintroduction efforts began eight years ago, boding well for the great mammals' future in Cataloochee Valley.
December 25, 2008
What: Max Patch Trail
December 18, 2008
The Environmental and Conservation Organization sponsors this annual hike to celebrate the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.
December 18, 2008
Cloudy skies and light rain are ideal fishing conditions, especially when temperatures are in the 50s and 60s.
December 16, 2008
Law enforcement officials are considering filing charges related to the death of a man in a weekend hunting accident, and the district attorney confirmed today that the shooter had misidentified the victim as a deer.
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Latest Outdoors Photo galleries
Jingle Bell 5K
More than 200 runners compete in the 4th annual Jingle Bell 5K in Brevard.
Turkey Trot 5k
Nearly 800 runners took part in the Jus' Running Turkey Trot 5K race at Carrier Park on Thanksgiving Day.
Girls on the Run
Glen Arden Elementary has one of the largest Girls on the Run programs in Buncombe County.
Karen Chávez
specialties editor
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Hiking Trails in WNC
A directory of some of the best hiking trails in Western North Carolina including information.
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A downloadable guide to camping in the Western North Carolina area.
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