culture
culture
Jun 2025
A west Asheville eatery founded by former employees of Tastee Diner, two restaurants/bars nestled within boutique hotels, and a cozy cocktail lounge catering to the before and after-dinner crowd.
Jun 2025
Western North Carolina’s many hiking trails and campsites offer a serene respite from urban life. But for a more daring adventure along the trails less traveled, consider staking out in our wild frontier.
Jun 2025
A moving new novel and a multifaceted family work explore the meanings of our mountain lands
Feb 2025
As Western North Carolina begins to bloom, explore the wonders within six of our region’s nature reserves and gardens
Feb 2025
New biographies celebrate photographer George Masa and musician Doc Watson
Nov 2024
Pretty Little Goat’s Southland album captures the Appalachian spirit
Sep 2024
Abundantly growing in Appalachia, fungi can be found throughout WNC. Here’s our guide to safely finding—and growing—your own in our backyard.
May 2024
For generations of children—spanning more than a century of campfire songs, canoe races, s’mores, and more—WNC’s summer camps have defined the season
May 2024
Western North Carolina’s iconic watershed continues its journey of preservation and growth into the future
Feb 2024
Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina
Feb 2024
The owners of Silver River Chairs and their work preserving and teaching the art of chair caning
Nov 2023
On a recently added nonstop flight from our local airport, fly out west this winter to experience the Mile High City’s arts and culture, food and bevs, and snowy, outdoor majesties
Sep 2023
Co-authored by two proud Appalachians, a new cookbook shares more than just recipes
Sep 2023
The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby
Sep 2023
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Jun 2023
Event sees new leader, festival format, and programming while promoting cultural cuisine
Jun 2023
Boone artist Ryan Kirby talks living in the High Country, his success as a painter, and his love of family and the outdoors
Dec 2022
Local vendors peddle their wares through the High Country cold, providing produce and local goods in Boone
Dec 2022
Four Asheville-based chefs share fudge-filled recipes that hit the sweet spot
Dec 2022
Local brewers and experts weigh in on the beer industry’s recent boom and its future
Dec 2022
The reimagined and revitalized Southern metropolis of our northern neighbor
Sep 2022
Asheville restaurants Chai Pani and Cúrate are recognized by the nation’s highest awards in food culture