Wilderness is often a state of mind. It can exist in a small tract of land or a vast expanse of woods and mountains. But we don’t usually think of it being right in the middle of the city. So what to make of the gorgeous photo of the Bath Branch
we ran today as part of a photo essay? It’s online and in print.
For all the world, this looks like a pristine mountain stream, rather than a once neglected water way. I’m sure there are no trout in it, but that’s not the point. It’s refreshing to see something so pretty so close to where we all live.
The waterway’s history is our own. It was one of the original water supplies for
Salem. Much of the creek is buried under downtown, and organizers of the Piedmont Triad Research Parkhave talked about trying to restore the lower half to make it gurgle brightly once again.
Your host is Ken Otterbourg, the managing editor at the Winston-Salem Journal. It's a forum to discuss the media, from
I’m so glad to see more emphasis on improving the natural beauties of our city. They are a much-needed break from such areas as Hanes Mall Boulevard and Stratford Road. In fact, if there were an easy way to divert the Yadkin River through downtown, I’d be all for it!
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