black mountain
black mountain
Jun 2014
A local singer-songwriter and bluegrass group release new albums, just in time for summer
Jun 2014
BJ Leiderman turns the dial from National Public Radio to local private life
Apr 2014
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Aug 2013
Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Apr 2013
Two shops meld cycling with beer for a whole new spin on community hubs
Oct 2012
Across cultures and continents, Akira Satake excels in both music and pottery
Jun 2012
Devastating fires played a role in creating the natural playground known as Graveyard Fields
Apr 2012
Asheville Art Museum is building a virtual gallery of Black Mountain College’s extraordinary output
Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
Dec 2011
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain
Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Feb 2011
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during
an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty—
rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Jan 2011
The Swannanoa Valley Museum wants to stamp your passport for a hike well done
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.
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.
Aug 2010
The World Over: Morning Glory Café brings exotic influences to a quiet village
Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops