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A man casts his line on the Watauga River in the morning.

The Wild South

A new initiative offers direct support to guides and outfitters in the Southern Appalachians

A house, center, lies toppled off its stilts after the passage of Hurricane Milton, alongside an empty lot where a home was swept away by Hurricane Helen, in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Hurricane Milton

Organizations working to provide relief after the storm

A dismantled vehicle in the river.

Hurricane Helene

For one magical day, the heart of Valle Crucis became more than just a place

A group of people organize items that were impacted by flooding from Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene

A hurricane-savvy writer marks the moment when aftermath meets forecast

sea grass and debris cover Steinhatchee's bay front

Hurricane Helene

After surviving the terrifying ordeal, the owner of a local fish market pivots to rebuilding her community—yet again

The banks of the Swannanoa river overflow in Asheville

Hurricane Helene

Surviving the most devastating disaster in Western North Carolina history—and reflecting on the road to recovery

An aerial shot of pecan trees uprooted by Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene

One of the state’s most iconic exports faces an uncertain future 

Land & Conservation

Sweating the details of heat and humidity