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    • September 17, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Boone Public Library Meeting Room
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    The High Country region is pleased to welcome acclaimed local photographer Lynn Willis as our guest presenter on Thursday, September 17 at 5pm at the Boone Public Library meeting room. 

    Lynn’s imagery has been published in calendars, books, catalogs, and websites, along with regional and national magazines. He has frequently been a finalist in the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition, notching multiple category wins over the years as well as the People’s Choice Award.

    Lynn is the owner of High South Creative, a design and photography firm, and his portfolio includes photos of adventure sports and mountain landscapes from the Appalachians to the Himalayas. In addition, he formerly taught photography at App State University.

    His personal projects include donating his images for environmental causes, land protection with conservancy groups, and the promotion of local trails, parks, and Greenways.

    Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the High Country's most accomplished landscape photographers as we head into the fall and winter seasons! The presentation is open to all!

    Boone library is located at 140 Queen Street. Parking is plentiful and free. 

    • September 19, 2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • Cataloochee Valley, North Carolina
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    Join the High Country Region for an outing to photograph Elk in the Cataloochee Valley near Cherokee, NC. We will be visiting during the start of the rut season when antlered bulls bugle and fight for domination and the right to breed with cows. We'll meet at 7am at the parking area near the Chapel. Bring a long lens for closer views of the action (park regulations require keeping a distance of 50 yards of Elk). A second camera or wider lens  is also recommended for capturing dramatic environmental images of the Elk in their surroundings. 

    We are grateful to High Country Region photographer Lisa Wilmoth for leading this outing!

    Be advised that portions of the road leading to the Valley are unpaved and winding, so plan for some extra driving time for safety. 

    Here's a Google Map link showing the route from a waypoint near Waynesville.

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/QQhWKUwv1zyRET7K7

    For those wishing to stay overnight before and/or after the outing, Waynesville and Maggie Valley are good options. 

    Questions? Email high-country-coordinator@cnpa.org

    • September 21, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Palmetto Electric Community Room 1 Cooperative Way; Hardeeville, SC

    CNPA Lowcountry In Person Meeting and Photo Critique September 21, 2026. See the June newsletter for details.

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