Blue Ridge BoundL Craggy Gardens and Waterrock Knob Visitors Centers Reopen | WNC Times Blue Ridge Parkway -- April 17, 2026: Spring in Western North Carolina isn’t just about the valley floor turning green; it’s about the gradual climb of life back up to the peaks.

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I love the views around here. Makes me smile every darned time. #photography #hiker #visitasheville #asheville #avl #wnc #blueridgemountains #brp #blueridgeparkway #vistas #senicviews #mountainviews #mountains #naturalbeauty #nature #gooutside #hiker #beautifulview #ollowyourbliss #mountainliving #

"Together We Rise" Lake Lure Soft Opening - Guidelines for Phase One | WNC Times The Town of Lake Lure is very pleased to announce a Phase One “Soft Opening” of the lake beginning April 20, 2026, following continued progress in recovery efforts and improving lake conditions.

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It's hard to ignore those rays of sunshine. May you find your sunshine today! #photography #visitasheville #asheville #sunray #beamoflight #sunshine #hiking #wnc #blueridgemountains #daylight #sunnydays #beauty #nature #naturalbeauty #mountains #waterfalls #forest #lightofday #lifeisgood #gooutside

'Sugarface' lab mix dog sitting on a rocky ridge top staring into space

Wonder 💭 what she's thinking #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOld
Best Friend on our favorite trail #RescueDogsOfBlueSky #BlueRidgeMountains

Burn Ban Blitz: WNC Firefighters Crack Down as Wildfire Risk Soars | WNC Times WNC firefighters crack down on burn ban violations as wildfire risk soars. Fines issued, awareness urged. Stay safe!

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I used to sell handmade shoes and when talkin' about green shoes, I would say "Ask any flower". I sold lots of green shoes. #photography #flowers #naturalbeauty #nature #greengoeswitheverycolor #wnc #visitasheville #asheville #hiking #hiker #blueridgemountains #lifeisgood #gooutside #beautifulday

Sometimes it's all about the little things. #photography #butterflies #straightcreekfalls #naturalbeauty #nature #gooutside #hiker #visitasheville #asheville #lifeisgood #flowers #forestlife #blueridgemountains #smallbutmighty #wnc #beauty #flutterby #thelittlethingsinlife #smallbutmighty #wnc

Hiking some different trails today! #GA #BlueRidgeMountains #AppalachianTrail #nfl #Hiking

The 2026 EPA Rollback: A New Toxic Gamble for WNC Watersheds? wnctimes.com/article/the-... #EPA #TrumpAdministration #WNC #WncWater #ToxicWater #EPA2026 #CleanWater #ToxicWater #Watersheds #CleanEnergy #Coal #DukeEnergy #BlueRidgeMountains #Asheville #CoalAsh #WNCnews #NCNEWS #WaterPollution

Butterflies n a bunny, these are a few of my favorite things. Hope you have a spectacular day! #photography #butterflies #bunnies #rabbit #naturalbeauty #nature #gooutside #hiker #visitasheville #asheville #lifeisgood #flowers #forestlife #blueridgemountains #smallbutmighty #wnc #beauty #flutterby

Get Outside, Asheville Families! Top Outdoor Events: April 10-12 | WNC Times Asheville family fun this weekend! Discover top outdoor events April 10-12: nature walks, film fest, garden party & more in WNC!

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Gotta admit, I love a good mountain view. Hope you're day is a good one! #photography #visitasheville #asheville #hiker #mountains #brp #blueridgemountains #gooutside #greatviews #clouds #vista #sunnydays #wnc #ilovenature #nature #naturalbeauty #natural #lifeisgood #beautiful #greatview #springtime

Will Asheville Lose Its Title as the ‘Forest Science Capital’? | WNC Times Asheville’s Southern Research Station and the historic Bent Creek forest face a major federal overhaul. See how the Forest Service move impacts our mountai

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“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep.”

— Henry David Thoreau, *Walden*

Photo: Morning moon-set over the mountain here.

#thoreau #mountains #blueridgemountains

'Tranquility in Asheville' #repostyourart Day 5 Mountain 🏞️ #blueridgemountains #ashevillenc

Rainy days are the planets way of washing off the old while nurturing the new. #photography #blueridgemountains #visitasheville #asheville #mountains #mist #rainyday #hiking #hiker #brp #rain #clouds #spring #gooutside #lifeisgood #mistymountainhop #sunbeams #naturalbeauty #nature #ilovenature #mist

Delicate spring ephemerals are a real contrast to the flamboyant ornamentals back in D.C. Such a welcomed break from the pollen - insects pollinate these fleeting woodland beauties.

Virginia bluebells, blue violet, spring beauties, star chickweed #blueridgemountains #spring

Went hiking! Humpback Rocks, Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia. Such an incredible view!

More pictures & panoramic video on my Tumblr: lauraraeamos.tumblr.com/post/8127955...

#hiking #blueridgemountains #virginia

The Great Hummingbird Homecoming to WNC Mountains | WNC Times WNC Mountains -- Spring in Western North Carolina isn’t just about the rhododendrons waking up; it’s about the return of our smallest, feiciest neighb...

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Natural beauty can be found everywhere if ya look just right. #photography #naturalbeauty #nature #fern #natureisart #blueridgemountains #gooutside #asheville #visitasheville #hiking #mountains #natural #nature #naturalbeauty #ilovenature #wnc #beauty #lifeinthemountains #brp #butterfly

From Apollo to Artemis: WNC Ground Station Rejoins the Moon Race | WNC Times WNC -- April 1, 2026: Rosman -- Deep within the quiet zones of the Pisgah National Forest, a piece of Cold War and Space Race history is humming back ...

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Dillsboro's Easter Hat Parade: Quirky Hats & Mountain Charm! | WNC Times Dillsboro's Easter Hat Parade returns April 4, 2026! Enjoy quirky hats, an egg hunt, and mountain charm. A fun, free family event!

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From Wilderness to Sidewalks: Staying Safe During the WNC Thru-Hiker Season | WNC Times WNC Hiking -- March 31, 2026: As spring arrives in Western North Carolina, our trails and town centers see a significant increase in activity. The "Cl...

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On #RockinTuesday, the "Backbone Rock Tunnel" in Shady Valley, Tennessee, purported to be the shortest tunnel in the world! #tunnel #rockformation #backbonerock #landscape #blueridgemountains #photography #bluemoonistic

Wonder why they're called the blue ridge mountains? This should help. Have a most serene and lovely day! #photgography #blueridgemountains #gooutside #asheville #visitasheville #hiking #mountains #natural #nature #naturalbeauty #ilovenature #wnc #beauty #lifeinthemountains #trees #brp #ilovemylife

For the #BlueSkyArtShow, #Background, a beautiful "Mountain Dawn" in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. #dawn #daybreak #blueridgemountains #sky #clouds #landscape #photography #Bluemoonistic

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On #ForestFriday, "Forest Mist" on the Blue Ridge Parkway just south of Doughton Park in North Carolina (milepost 245). #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #northcarolina #forest #woodlands #doughtonpark #mist #fog #landscape #photography #Bluemoonistic

Buncombe County TDA to Distribute $11 Million for Tourism Projects | WNC Times Buncombe County TDA allocates $11M for tourism projects in Asheville. Boosts lodging, meetings, & community benefits. Learn more!

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I hope these will brighten up your day a little more. Never forget, you're amazing. #photgography #blueridgemountains #gooutside #asheville #hiker #visitasheville #hiking #mountains #natural #nature #naturalbeauty #urloved #ilovenature #wnc #beauty #lifeinthemountains #trees #sunflowers #ilovelife