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Sugarcoat the holidays with a classic cookie martini

Keep tablets and iPads safe in nifty carriers

Local restaurants vie for first prize in the Best Dish contest

Get creative with a sweet and spicy recipe for the brightest berry of the season

If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.

Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.

A new hub for art and history opens in Blowing Rock this month

Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown

Blowing Rock Distance: 3.4 miles Round-trip difficulty: Strenuous

With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature

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.

Whip your fall wardrobe into shape with boots to suit any look

Support the literary arts with these creative bookends

Tour du Rock: Gear up for travel season in the High Country

Wet weather gear that’ll have you singing in the rain

Recapping the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2009

Luxury finds its way into this rural community known for its rich history

The couple who made Mast General a nostalgic icon reflect on the Valle Crucis store that inspired it all