NC Weekend Remembers John Litschke
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Producer John Litschke
Step back in time and explore one of the few operating grist mills in our state at Linney’s Mill in Alexander County.
Website: linneysmill.com
Producer John Litschke
Meet Kelly McCoy, aka RiverGirl, fly-fishing instructor and marine biologist on a mission to create a sustainable tourism experience on the New River.
Website: rivergirlfishing.com
Producer: John Litschke
Turtle Island Preserve is a back-to nature sanctuary and farm offering workshops, camps and more for people seeking a closer bond with the environment.
Website: turtleislandpreserve.org
Producer: John Litschke
Traphill in Wilkes County offers visitors small-town charm and history, as well as adventure at Stone Mountain State Park.
Website: explorewilkes.com
Producer: John Litschke
The arts heritage of the Cherokee People is on display at Qualla Arts and Crafts in Cherokee where you can purchase baskets, beadwork, carvings, pottery and more at this cooperative that has flourished since 1946.
Website: quallaartsandcrafts.com
John Litschke produced over a hundred stories for North Carolina Weekend in collaboration with his wife Teresa. John loved the foothills of North Carolina and loved to capture the characters that make this region so special. He also loved art and music and worked tirelessly to bring the work of gifted artists to greater recognition on North Carolina Weekend and other PBS North Carolina programs.