Fall 2021

Fall 2021

Damming the TVA

50 years ago, a grassroots groundswell fought the federal agency’s plan to reshape the French Broad River Basin

Full Spectrum

A brilliant blaze of fall color—the most famous of Western North Carolina visuals—is on vivid display through the lens of a High Country photographer with a passion for scenic wonders

50 Fall Fests

After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable.

Totally Rad

Angel Olsen puts a spontaneous spin on her newly released ’80s covers

View from the Top

The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages

What’s in a Name?

Avery County is 2,000 miles from the lands where the Aztec emperor Montezuma once ruled, so how did a community there get his name?

Fall Colors at Carlton

High Country gallery shines in autumn group exhibition

Blue Ridge Billions

A new National Park Service analysis points up the Parkway’s profitable path

Smooth Landing

Mars Hill welcomes a standout new art space

Crafting Excellence

Backed by a hefty grant, Warren Wilson ramps up its craft programs

Barn Owl - (Tyto alba)

Keep a keen eye for this frequent night flier

Immersive Artistry

Biltmore hosts Van Gogh, Monet, and da Vinci in a year-long multisensory experience

Listening Back

Tune in to three podcasts that are redefining local history and heritage

Lovin’ the Lockup

At the Old Marshall Jail Hotel, no one does hard time anymore

Whole Cloth

In a fresh River Arts District location, Asheville’s Local Cloth weaves a new textile tradition

A Celebration of Community

A lifetime of cherished memories from the Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

A Rare Gem

Through a visionary’s lens, a modern Asheville abode strikes unexpected balance between darkness and radiance

The Cavern of Skulls

A harrowing, Halloween-perfect tale from deep in Western North Carolina

Cooking with Truffles

In her new book, Chef Susi Gott Séguret demystifies the delicacy

Source Material

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s fabulous farm tours return

A Gin for Grandma

Eda Rhyne’s new take on a traditional spirit graces fall cocktails

New & Notable - Fall 2021

The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations, from a one-stop shop in downtown Asheville to Boone’s Beacon Butcher Bar and Black Mountain’s Bush Farmhouse

Main Attraction

Banner Elk’s LP on Main rebrands and expands its enduring reputation in a new location

Love It! - Fall 2021

Last Page - Wesley Wofford

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