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Apr 2018

Mountains to Sea

Valle Crucis surfboard maker Bill Pressly catches a wave

Apr 2018

Away We Go

From bison to boats to Winnebagos, WNC offers no shortage of offbeat escapes

Apr 2018

Go Nuts

Celebrate a sweet national holiday

Feb 2018

Flora-bundance

Spring into the season with plant sales and garden events aplenty

Feb 2018

Salad for the Soul

Savor the season with a Japanese-inspired dish from Chef Stan Chamberlain of Gaijin Noodle Bar

Dec 2017

Set in Stone

Boone’s historic African-American cemetery gets overdue recognition

Dec 2017

Up and Up

The Carolina Climbers Coalition secures a choice bouldering opportunity in Watauga

Dec 2017

50 Ways to Play—Fall

Hiking to a summit, scanning the night sky for stars, or hunting for wild delicacies are activities best experienced in fall’s crisp temperatures, when crystal clear skies and showy foliage provide a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s chosen adventure

Dec 2017

50 Ways to Play—Summer

In the summertime, warm waters, cool nights, and unfiltered sunshine coalesce in a bucolic, unfettered burst of beauty. And There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it; work up a sweat or take a cool dip—there’s something for everyone in this sweet season

Dec 2017

50 Ways to Play—Winter

Chill out with outdoor activities as well as indoor fun and games

Dec 2017

Nutrient Rich

Boost your health—and wow dinner guests—with this winter salad from Boone’s Kindly Kitchen

Oct 2017

Holiday Happenings

Not even Scrooge could resist the mountain area's festive offerings

Oct 2017

New & Notable Eats & Drinks

The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations

Aug 2017

Cinematic Moments

Five fall film festivals bring independent movies to the mountains

Aug 2017

Featured Hike

Holloway Meadow Loop

Aug 2017

Grand Designs

App State’s new HOW Space is the university’s latest evolution in innovative, interdisciplinary education

Jun 2017

Endurance Hike—Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain

Distance: 7.6 miles round-trip; Difficulty: Strenuous

Jun 2017

High Country Flavor

A new mobile website maps out farm-to-table adventures

Apr 2017

Brevard's Booming Bike Scene

Enter the Spin Zone with our insider's guide to cycling in Transylvania

Apr 2017

High Country Spirits

The Cardinal in Boone serves up summer refreshment

Feb 2017

Restaurant Review—Proper in Boone

Proper serves basic Southern staples using simple, fresh ingredients

Feb 2017

The Best of Western North Carolina

Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more

Dec 2016

Social Studies

Art for the sake of a greater good drives Boone artist Sir Tom Foolery

Dec 2016

Get Fit

25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape

Dec 2016

Lean & Green

This nutritious smoothie doesn’t skimp on deliciousness

Dec 2016

Veg Out

Winter farmers markets keep the produce coming, even in the cold season

Dec 2016

Fresh Food Fast

When you need a healthy meal on the go, these 10 eateries satisfy

Oct 2016

Culture Clubs

Fermentation groups bubble up in WNC

Oct 2016

Shows to Savor

Indulge in six tasty dining and live entertainment matchups

Oct 2016

Fruits of the Vine

Embark on a tour of six distinct wine-producing regions in WNC, and find out why each of our vineyards and wineries can boast of unique and notable fruits of the vine.