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NC mountain wildlife

asheville zoo

Posted on February 6, 2008 by admin

simply put, there is no asheville zoo. However, there is a WNC nature center that could pass as one. It is located at 75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville, NC. The facility is limited to animals, reptiles and plants … Continue reading →

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Trout fishing in the mountains

Posted on August 6, 2007 by admin

The mountain streams around Asheville have 3 types of trout.  There are rainbows, brook trout and brown trout. They like ice cold water. You will need a trout stamp and a fishing licence to fish for trout except in Cherokee where you … Continue reading →

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bears or not

Posted on July 1, 2007 by admin

As I posted the other day, I had two black  bears visit my backyard. Now, I check out the backyard before I open the back door. I see a bear in every dark area in the bushes and trees (real or … Continue reading →

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