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Raise a glass to warmth with a passport to Surry County wines

For decades, Boone was the capitol of North Carolina-made sauerkraut

Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe

Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies

Available just two months a year, these grapes make a distinctive pie

Try an easy spin-off of the ultimate nutritious green

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.

Andrew Hayes’ metal and paper sculpture deconstructs the book

Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit

Round-Trip:5 miles, Difficulty: Moderate

Take a tour through WNC's most bike-friendly city. Here's the scoop on where to go and what to see in Asheville on two wheels

The Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine teaches the ways of nature’s remedies

A wife remembers her husband through shared memories of beloved flavors

An author savors fall's leisurely stroll through the mountains

An historic schoolhouse for African Americans in Madison County finds a new community role

You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.

Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty— rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell