Birding in and around Hot Springs is incredible due to our diverse habitats and elevations. Getting outside and quietly looking and listening for these colorful creatures can connect us to nature and create a profound sense of inner peace. Indeed, birdwatching... Spreading out to all the corners of Madison County, in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Birds for Books observers counted 109 species on April 25, 2020. The migration was strong and included ospreys, eagles, 18 species of warblers, 5 hawk species, 5... Hot Springs, North Carolina is a small town right on the Appalachian Trail. It’s no wonder the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s official magazine, A.T. Journeys, took the time to write an article about it in their Summer 2019 edition! “Whether you are... A submission written by Jim Hickey The mountains that nestle Hot Springs, similarly as a loving family ensconces a little one, contain some of nature’s richest diversity, both of animal life and, especially, flora of different sorts. Included in this wealth of... Thundering down a slope is the thrill many of us need. The rush of adrenaline is the reason that many riders keep coming back over and over again to Madison County, pushing ourselves to the limit and then finding that release as we finish the hill and begin the... If we conducted polls of what movies have used Madison County as a film location, we’d probably hear Hunger Games mentioned most. While its celebration of independence would certainly appeal to both longstanding Hot Springs residents and newcomers, the...
