by MountainWise | May 21, 2014 | Active Living, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Swain County, Transylvania County
We are lucky to live in a part of the country that is rich in natural resources. Western North Carolina boasts lush mountains; cool, pristine streams teeming with fish; dense forests; breath-taking waterfalls; and a dizzying array of wildflowers, all of which can...
by MountainWise | May 14, 2014 | Healthy Eating, WNC Local Info
It used to be that keeping a flock of chickens in your backyard was as natural as, well, fresh eggs and milk. As more and more urban areas developed, chickens became something you would see only on poultry farms. These days, people are seeing the wisdom and benefit...
by MountainWise | May 8, 2014 | Active Living, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood County, Jackson County, Macon County, Transylvania County
Folks across the country are hopping on their bikes this month, National Bike Month. Not only is biking a great way to exercise, it is a practical form of urban transportation that reduces our carbon footprint. Many cyclists will celebrate National Bike to Work Day...
by MountainWise | May 1, 2014 | MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
One of the projects we are most proud of is MountainElements, a first-of-its-kind, eight-county health impact assessment (HIA). The goal of the assessment is to merge the conversations about planning and health to identify policies, plans, programs and projects that...
by MountainWise | Apr 25, 2014 | MountainWise News, Tobacoo Free Living, WNC Local Info
The Girl Scouts have a long tradition of building girls’ courage, confidence, and character through field trips, sports clinics, community service projects and cultural exchanges. They hike and camp, improve neighborhoods, protect the planet; they learn about the...
