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 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 | Apr 2, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Haywood County, Macon County, Recipe, Transylvania County, WNC Local Info
With warmer weather upon us, we are getting excited about the opening of our Farmer’s Markets. Shopping at local Farmer’s Markets offers many benefits. It strengthens our local economy; provides a greater variety of fresh, ripe seasonal foods that taste better and are...
by MountainWise | Feb 21, 2014 | Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Healthy Eating, Macon County, MountainWise News, WNC Local Info
Mark your calendar for the final Southern Appalachian Family Farms workshop series scheduled for March 14th. This free workshop entitled, I raised, grew or produced it, now how do I sell it?, will focus on Producers. The open forum session will be led by a panel...
by MountainWise | Aug 27, 2013 | Cherokee County, Graham County, WNC Local Info
Opt-In is a year-long effort to fill in research gaps, identify opportunities and test alternative strategies to inform decision-making about economic development, transportation planning and the environment. The goal for the program is to deliver a Regional Vision,...
