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Fall 2023

Fall 2023

Grinding Grains

Grist Mills of the Western North Carolina Mountains

Off to the Market

Crafters, growers, makers, and more; for many, farmers markets are the best venue to peddle their wares. Although summer is crowned market season, many of these markets are open through autumn.

Tyler Ramsey's New Lost Ages

Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.

Interpreting the Past

New Asheville Museum of History explores WNC’s roots

A Collection of Heritage

Artists tap creative meaning of “Embellishments”

Newsflash - Fall 2023

The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)

Native to the rocky, wooded slopes of Western North Carolina, this tree offers up brilliant red foliage in the fall

Trail Guide - Hemphill Bald Loop

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Just Fluttering Through

In September and October, the orange-hued monarch butterfly visits Western North Carolina

Serious Reads

In six impactful new offerings, local authors make every word count

An Appalachian Portmanteau

Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture

Forged in the Mountains

A young craftsman in Avery County uses steel and local materials to construct handmade knives

A Bluegrass Icon

The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby

Mountain Modern

Perched on a ridge, the award-winning design of this mountain home is anything but rustic

Comfort Food

Bringing the taste of autumn to life with rutabaga dishes

Breweries Win Big

Craft beers bag awards and global acclaim

Herds & Curds

A behind-the-scenes look at making goat cheese

Celebrating Our Foodways

Co-authored by two proud Appalachians, a new cookbook shares more than just recipes

Love It! - Fall 2023

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