Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 45)

W The Cradle of foresTry Where Forestry Began advertorial e tend to take for granted all the wood products in our lives. Before the turn of the last century, however, the forest industry was even more important than it is today. Near the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Brevard, North Carolina lies the birthplace of forestry in the United States. Set aside by Congress in 1968, 6,500 acres of timberland within the Pisgah National Forest await those who seek a unique adventure. At the Forest Discovery Center off US 276 exhibits abound to delight young and old alike. Take a simulated helicopter ride to see what fighting a forest fire is really like. Learn to make an informed decision about how forest land should be used. See how forest professionals protect the “forest community” of trees and animals. And marvel at an 18 minute movie that takes you back to the time of Mr. George Vanderbilt hiring the first trained forester in the country and later to the beginning of the first college of forestry in the United States. Outside there are two paved trails that put the forest at your fingertips. View some of the authentic buildings from the first school and replicas of others. Experience traditional Blue Ridge Culture through historical re-enactors. Climb aboard an original Climax locomotive from the early days, one of only a few left in existence. See an early lumber mill and a real fish hatchery. Admission is only $5 with 15 year old and under free. Golden Eagle, Age and Access Passports and America the Beautiful Passes are honored. All summer special programs outline the best of early forest life. These programs are listed to the right: admission is $6 and 4-15 year olds cost $3. Take the short drive back into time and let the cool beauty of the forest envelope you. Bring children and seniors alike and spend the day. Calendar 7/26/2008 - Train History Day of evenTs 7/13/2008 - Songcatchers Music Series: Sheila Kay Adams 7/20/2008 - Songcatchers Music Series: Buddy Carol Jamie 7/27/2008 - Songcatchers Music Series: Roadapple Ramblers 8/2008 - Rudy Wendelin's Smokey Bear artwork display 8/9/2008 - Smokey Bear's Birthday Party 9/2008 - Biltmore Forest Fair 100th Anniversary: Historic Photo Exhibit 9/13/2008 - Afternoon Tea With LLamas 9/27/2008 - National Public Lands Day 10/4/2008 - Forest Festival Day & Intercollegiate Woodsmen's Meet 10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008 - Camping in the Old Style 10/24/2008 and 10/25/2008 - The Legend of Tommy Hodges 11/9/2008 - Closing Celebration Cradle Forestry is located on Hwy. 276 near Brevard, NC. For directions or questions, please visit us JULY 2008 | GreenviLLe MaGazine 45 on the web at www.cradleofforestry.org or contact us at 828.877.3130. http://www.cradleofforestry.org http://www.cradleofforestry.org

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Greenville Magazine - July 2008 Contents Editor's Letter My Greenville Alone At Last Watercooler Romance Greenwood Tourist in Your Own Town One-Tank Trips In The Lead Keeping Students In-State After Hours From the Pros A Look Back Walk this Way If These Walls Could Talk Viewpoints Attorneys The Bulletin Around Town Parting Words

Greenville Magazine - July 2008

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