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Nov 2023

Farm, Forest, Family

A family gets the best of both worlds with a new Brevard home

Jun 2023

Skyline Highs

A summer getaway in Highlands, and the retro-cool Skyline Lodge

Jun 2023

Always Room for More

A Lake Lure house is reimagined to revolve around family

Jun 2023

Make a Splash!

Cool off at some of our favorite swimming holes

Mar 2023

The Magnificent Mountain Poplar

An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history

Jun 2022

Baiting a Brookie

The wildflowers of Western North Carolina’s mountain streams

Mar 2022

Birds of Spring

Get up close and personal with the season’s most striking feathered friends

Aug 2021

Last Page - Wesley Wofford

“I am trying to respectfully amplify her legacy in a way that is relatable.”

Aug 2021

50 Fall Fests

After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.

Jun 2021

The Bucket List

5 epic adventures in our great outdoors

Mar 2021

Unchained Melodies

Highlands cranks up the new Bear Shadow festival to bring some music back

Sep 2020

Scenic Fall Drives

Head to WNC's far western areas to take in Indian Lakes, Newfound Gap, Nantahala, and Waterfalls scenic byways

Jun 2020

Lessons in Bread

The Walnut Schoolhouse in Marshall gathers a community of bakers, new and expert, for hands-on learning in the rustic art of bread baking

Oct 2019

Bookin' It

New local reads worth taking home for the holidays

Oct 2019

Chefs' Food & Bev Faves

We asked chefs to spill the beans on their favorite local restaurants, bars, and purveyors, and the results offer a delicious insider’s guide to Asheville’s best eats and drinks

Aug 2019

Peak Expression

25 fall foliage adventures that are big on color and light on crowds

Apr 2019

Lake Life

Serenity and adventure, water and mountains converge in Toxaway

Feb 2019

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains

Jun 2018

Ready to Adopt?

Find your new best friend at one of these area shelters

Apr 2018

Ruffing It

Take a hike for a cause with a shelter dog

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

Oct 2017

Holiday Happenings

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

Jun 2017

New & Notable Eateries July/August 2017

The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations

Jun 2017

No Hill of Beans

Chef Adam Hayes embraces an Appalachian staple

Apr 2017

Dirty Dancing Remake Brings Baby Back to the Mountains

May debut could be the time of WNC's life

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

Race to the Bottom

Sapphire Valley’s Great Outhouse dash returns for frozen fun

Jun 2016

Play Me Some Mountain Movies

The scoop on Western North Carolina’s big-screen debuts

Apr 2016

The Scenic Route

A new app puts tours of WNC’s beautiful byways at your fingertips

Apr 2016

A Lifetime of Summers

For Page Ives Lemel, running a 100-year-old girls’ camp has always been a family affair

Apr 2016

Do & Dine

Make it a date with these pairings that offer adventure followed by dinner with a view

Feb 2016

For the Love of Dahlias

In preparation for the 50th National Dahlia Show, three enthusiastic gardeners share their passion and pointers for growing the empress of blooming beauties