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May 2011
You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Apr 2011
Thanks to a new scholarship, shelter dogs can enjoy a weekend of training and off-leash fun
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during
an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Feb 2011
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits
Feb 2011
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and
French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad
Oct 2010
Winter Green proves you don’t need to say goodbye to local produce at the first frost
Oct 2010
The shopping season has officially arrived, and we’ve searched stores across the region to help minimize the gift-giving guesswork. Here, you’ll find ideas for the jewelry lover, gentleman, gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life.
Oct 2010
Five bartenders share surefire recipes to impress at your next cocktail celebration
Oct 2010
An historic exhibit details the lengths taken to harbor peace during the last years of the Colonial era
Sep 2010
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the
woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more than 30 years of instruction, the intensive program continues to launch creative and highly skilled artisans into the world of furniture making and woodworking.
Sep 2010
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when it comes to environmental health, public land, Population growth, education, jobs, and agriculture