Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Apr 2015
Three friends take on the arduous challenge of running the highest mountain range in the East in a single day
Aug 2014
Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.
Apr 2014
Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top
Apr 2013
Two shops meld cycling with beer for a whole new spin on community hubs
Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.
Jun 2012
Devastating fires played a role in creating the natural playground known as Graveyard Fields
Apr 2012
How Harvey K. Littleton’s vision sparked an artistic revolution and ignited the Studio Glass Movement.
Mar 2012
Turn your eyes to the skies this spring for a glimpse of WNC's fastest bird of prey—the peregrine falcon
Dec 2011
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.
May 2011
Friends of the Ecusta Trail hope to add a new route to the region’s selection of recreational pathways
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty—
rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Oct 2010
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories
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.
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Sep 2009
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm
Aug 2009
The Tour de Tuck’s uphill battles are epic, but the views promise sweet rewards
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s few remaining century-old cabins stand as reminders of the region’s isolation and the Appalachian way of life. Here’s a trio of hikes to historic homesteads that offer insight into the past.
May 2009
Remembering Art Loeb, the man whose love for hiking helped create a beloved footpath