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Fall 2020

Fall 2020

On the Fly

A veteran fishing guide and photographer turns his lens on WNC's prized trout

Legends & Lore of Western North Carolina

Standout stories from regional lore that confound and fascinate with each retelling

Hit the Road - Fabulous Fall Drives in Western North Carolina

With autumn color on full display, discover WNC’s most scenic drives, plus insider tips and points of interest along the way

Past Is Present

New projects paint a fuller picture of WNC’s Black history

Murals, monuments, and a step toward reparations

Ashvegas presents the news from Buncombe’s boom town

Trail Guide

Daniel Boone Scout Trail

Let it Slide

Banner Elk’s new Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster offers downhill thrills

A World Within

LEAF Global Arts recalibrates to create connections in a time of distancing

A Forest for All

DuPont State Forest’s storied journey from industrial lands to beloved recreational resource

Good to Great

The Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law in late July, provides a windfall for WNC’s public lands

Fall Forward

Three Asheville-based acts serve up fresh sounds for the season

Trolley Town

The golden age of streetcars jump-started Asheville and led the way for mass transit in North Carolina

Horse Power

A return to an old-fashioned logging method means a healthy future for our forests

Flavors of Fall

An all-star lineup of WNC culinarians shares a feast of recipes for the season

Go Wild

Chef Gavin Baker creates hearty dishes with an autumnal ’shroom

From Flowers to Flour

A new model of agribusiness launches in Marshall

Health Kick

Make your own immune-boosting fire cider

New & Notable - Fall 2020

A fresh group of eateries opens in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown

Bird’s the Word

The scoop on where to order your turkey day pièce de résistance

Love It! - Fall 2020

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Last Page - Mark Bettis

“I want the paint to tell me where it wants to go.”