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Apr 2017
Float On
A passion for paddling propels Fletcher-based Liquidlogic Kayaks
Apr 2017
Songs of Summer
Get your outdoor music fix with these free and festive performances
Apr 2017
Cruise In to this Historic Diner
For nearly 70 years, City Drive In has been keeping it real in Spruce Pine
Feb 2017
Lake Lure’s Flowering Bridge is All Abloom
Volunteer project cultivates community
Feb 2017
Peek Inside the West Asheville Home of Florist Melissa Thomas
A flower boutique owner’s home grows greener by the day
Dec 2016
The Review—Gan Shan Station
Asian-inflected comfort foods from around the globe find a home in Asheville
Dec 2016
The Centenarians
Meet five Western North Carolinians who have lived to 100 and beyond
Oct 2016
A Movable Feast
Strada Italiano preserves Italian heritage with seafood celebrations
Oct 2016
Drink & Be Merry
The Cut Cocktail Lounge says cheers with winter libations

Oct 2016
A Pioneering Feat
A fledging climber’s ascent of Looking Glass brings reverence for the iconic rock’s first summit, 50 years ago
Oct 2016
Cooking Up Confidence
Classes at Hendersonville’s St. Gerard House share culinary skills to individuals with autism
Oct 2016
The Sweet Life
A father-daughter team in Ashe County stretches maple syrup making to its southernmost limits
Aug 2016
Bold Blends
Celebrate autumn’s flavors with red wines from around the world
Aug 2016
Ahead of the Curve
A home in Asheville’s Ramble neighborhood balances contemporary design with warmth
Aug 2016
Hickory Rising
The city’s long-planned major makeover takes off
Aug 2016
September/October 2016 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Jun 2016
Picnic Perfect
Sweeten the experience with a recipe for portable hand pies

Jun 2016
Music Man in Motion
After more than three decades in the business, Asheville native Warren Haynes rocks on at full tempo
Apr 2016
People's Playground
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever
Feb 2016
For the Love of Dahlias
In preparation for the 50th National Dahlia Show, three enthusiastic gardeners share their passion and pointers for growing the empress of blooming beauties
Dec 2015
From Santa Barbara to Sodom
How a California girl became a Carolina gal

Dec 2015
Gypsy Spirit
Weather the cold with a bourbon cocktail from Aloft’s W XYZ bar
Dec 2015
How Sweet It Is
Spread the love with Baxley’s Chocolates’ ganache truffles
Dec 2015
13 Best Small Towns in Western North Carolina
Sometimes, smaller is better.
Oct 2015
Next Gen Glass
Artist Hayden Wilson builds on a legacy in glass
Oct 2015
From the Ground Up
Barkley’s Mill in Barnardsville revives the old-fashioned grits tradition
Oct 2015
Just Ducky
It’s gone to the birds at Duck Dance Farm, a waterfowl conservation venture in Burnsville
Aug 2015
Built to Last
At Hart Square in Catawba County, a man with a passion for historic structures keeps the past alive
Aug 2015
The House Next Door
A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home
Aug 2015
Lofty Retreat
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Jul 2015
Healing Arts
Three nonprofits improve lives through creative expression
Apr 2015
Feeling the Burn
Three friends take on the arduous challenge of running the highest mountain range in the East in a single day
Apr 2015
Tot Trails
Set out on footpaths that offer big exploration for small people
Apr 2015
A Feast for the Senses
A group of catering pros create a backyard breakfast-inspired cookout for friends

Feb 2015
Grand Outlook

Dec 2014
A Clean Solution
A Polk County entrepreneur’s soap business is making waves in biofuels research
Dec 2014
Going Natural
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies

Oct 2014
Season's Eatings
Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering
Oct 2014
Mother of Invention
A lunchtime accident launches a line of linens
Aug 2014
A Fulfilling Mission
An intimate dinner prepared by local chefs is the highlight of one of WNC’s largest charity auctions