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Mar 2025
“Art is such a vital component to a fully lived life, and visual art for me is this wonderful nonverbal way of expression that can lead us to know something, understand something, or feel entirely connected in a new way.”
Mar 2025
Asheville Independent Restaurants launches 2025 discount passport for local restaurants
Feb 2025
As Western North Carolina begins to bloom, explore the wonders within six of our region’s nature reserves and gardens
Feb 2025
As WNC works to rebuild and recover, we’ve gathered four standout community members—along with the combined efforts of their various organizations—who have made a difference in the lives of others after the hurricane in September.
Feb 2025
New biographies celebrate photographer George Masa and musician Doc Watson
Dec 2024
From spending time outdoors to eating good food and shopping local, here are some of our best tips for festive fun
Dec 2024
Jamie McDonald and Bear’s Smokehouse staff join World Central Kitchen to Feed WNC
Nov 2024
Meet Lance Buskey, one of the locals that sprung to action in the wake of Helene
Sep 2024
From elegant, curated food and spirits offered in chic, boutique hotels to a mile-high eatery offering splendid mountain and valley views, and a cafe and market catering to hungry trail enthusiasts
Sep 2024
In recognition of National Cheeseburger Day, celebrated on September 18, we’ve compiled a few spots known to locals as having some of the best burgers in Western North Carolina
Sep 2024
Abundantly growing in Appalachia, fungi can be found throughout WNC. Here’s our guide to safely finding—and growing—your own in our backyard.
Sep 2024
Throughout Western North Carolina, activists are cultivating a movement to reawaken history through place naming
Sep 2024
The second home in our Lake Toxaway series, this getaway mountain lodge is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle
Aug 2024
Dreaming of a chic wedding in the city? Pull off an urban event with ease using these top planning tips.
Aug 2024
Angela Kim, Asheville’s couture bridal designer, shares the latest in vogue styles and one-of-a-kind wedding looks for your big day
Jun 2024
From a schoolhouse-themed coffee house, a new Asheville brewery, and Waynesville mocktail bar to a diverse food hall in Fletcher and a southeast Asian eatery in the Land of the Sky
Jun 2024
“When I first moved to Asheville, a friend dragged me to an encaustic painting workshop, where I made the joyous discovery that you can paint and you don’t have to stay within the lines.”
Jun 2024
McCormick Field celebrates its 100th anniversary, with many more seasons to come
May 2024
For generations of children—spanning more than a century of campfire songs, canoe races, s’mores, and more—WNC’s summer camps have defined the season