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May 2011
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.
Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty—
rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Aug 2010
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman,
but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity
May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with
Hot Springs’ casual vibe
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Feb 2010
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
Dec 2009
A county torn apart during the Civil War still remembers the men killed at Shelton Laurel
Oct 2009
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors
Oct 2009
A young couple’s adventure in Costa Rica leads to meaningful pairings of Family, friends, cacao, and chili peppers
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it
Aug 2009
Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS
Aug 2009
Friends and neighbors share the rewards of a sorghum harvest at the Duckett House Inn & Farm
May 2009
The couple who made Mast General a nostalgic icon reflect on the Valle Crucis store that inspired it all
Mar 2009
Laurey Masterton creates a midweek feast with a bounty of ingredients fresh from the market
Mar 2009
Hundreds of the afflicted flocked to Highlands seeking treatment for tuberculosis
Mar 2009
Visitors flock to Banner Elk for the slopes, but locals keep the small-town identity alive
Mar 2009
Others may have passed through Western North Carolina
in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto.
The impact of his bloody expedition on the region’s native population is just finally coming to light.
Mar 2009
When rare snowfalls blanket the mountains, the brave risk life and limb to ski the backcountry