January/February 2011

January/February 2011

Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty— rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Step aside, kids. The Catawba Science Center is giving grown-ups a chance to experiment after hours
Shedding light on the days when tokens trumped the almighty dollar
The Swannanoa Valley Museum wants to stamp your passport for a hike well done
Take a seat at the newest theater in Asheville: The Altamont
Margaret Couch Cogswell injects child-like wonder in all her creations
A Morganton couple’s vibrant revamp of a circa-1880s homestead reflects their love for interior design and craftsmanship
DeSoto Lounge satisfies a hunger for Ethiopian cuisine
Make it a date with dinner at one of these amorous restaurants