2012年12月7日星期五

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2012年12月6日星期四

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Friday, July 22nd at 10:00AM Milepost 419 Graveyard Fields Tired of seeing the rivers and the lakes you are used to? Interested in learning more about the beginning of the conservation movement in Western North Carolina? Come join rangers for a guided hike in Graveyard Fields. They will be exploring an area steeped in history and biodiversity, ending at the upper falls, an extraordinary hydrological feature hidden in this beautiful wilderness. This is a 2.5 mile hike round-trip, and cheap north face is considered easy to moderate. Please wear suitable clothing and hiking boots. This hike will occur rain or shine, so please cheap north face rain jacket come prepared for both. If you have any questions about the hike, feel free to call (828) 298-5330 ext. 304 cheap north face Jackets.

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2012年12月4日星期二

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