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Theres no shortage of pickers, players, and songbirds in WNC. Hit the road to catch great music at these down-home venues

A mom breaks free from the kitchen to find a baffling, but delicious, new culinary scene

Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.

Drink in five selections that pair well with the sun and surf

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.

Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors

A family dinner at mast farm inn celebrates the simple life and local food

A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce

Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness

The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years

Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it

Sending Love, latex paint on wood, 36" x 48"

Give them an experience to tell their teachers about

Friends gather for a rustic trout dinner and tiki-bar bash on the banks of the Tuckaseegee

Fishing and feasting in Murrells Inlet 80 miles north of Charleston

Remembering Art Loeb, the man whose love for hiking helped create a beloved footpath