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Laura Mahan<\/p><\/div>\n

The Compleat Naturalist opened in June of 1992. \u201cOur mission is to provide books, tools, ideas and inspiration to help people connect with nature at any age and any level of interest, whether it\u2019s simply looking at birds or exploring the ecology of the Southern Appalachians,\u201d says owner Laura Mahan.<\/p>\n

The name of the store comes from a book titled The Compleat Angler<\/em> by Izaac Walton published in 1653. \u201cSpelling it that way is a little bit whimsical, but it is reminiscent of naturalist explorers from long ago who made amazing discoveries,\u201d says Mahan.<\/p>\n

Mahan\u2019s favorite thing about the store is meeting people who are nature lovers. \u201cWe have crafted a destination store that visitors and residents alike will enjoy, whether they need a hiking map, field guide or a gift for someone they know who enjoys the natural world,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

The Compleat Naturalist is located at 2 Brook Street in Asheville\u2019s Historic Biltmore Village. To learn more, visit CompleatNaturalist.com<\/a> or call 828.274.5430.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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