From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains
Western North Carolina’s majestic mountains hold unrivaled beauty and the power to heal. In a time of uncertainty, loss, fear, and division, find inspiration and solace through a collection of photos that capture our most wondrous wild places.
For this year’s Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, we reviewed more than 1,200 entries. What’s even more impressive - nearly 10,000 votes were cast for the Readers’ Choice winner.