Henderson County
Henderson County
Sep 2020
DuPont State Forest’s storied journey from industrial lands to beloved recreational resource
Sep 2020
Standout stories from regional lore that confound and fascinate with each retelling
Jun 2020
The Mountain Lily’s short but storied run on the French Broad River might never end
Feb 2020
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! FROM FOOD AND DRINK FÊTES TO CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AND MUSICAL BLOWOUTS...
Aug 2019
“Traveling through North Carolina, I was always left awestruck by the beauty of the mountains.”
Jun 2019
Set off on the new Blue Ridge Craft Trails to encounter a thriving heritage
Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.
Apr 2019
Experience the essence of mountain golf with elevation changes that test even the best in the game
Apr 2018
After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic river flows toward a promising future
Dec 2017
Hiking to a summit, scanning the night sky for stars, or hunting for wild delicacies are activities best experienced in fall’s crisp temperatures, when crystal clear skies and showy foliage provide a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s chosen adventure
Oct 2017
Henderson County is one of the few in the state to pay tribute to its boys in blue
Apr 2017
May debut could be the time of WNC's life
Feb 2017
At Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville, horticultural therapy fosters growth in and out of the garden
Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Oct 2016
A fledging climber’s ascent of Looking Glass brings reverence for the iconic rock’s first summit, 50 years ago
Oct 2016
Classes at Hendersonville’s St. Gerard House share culinary skills to individuals with autism
Jun 2016
Kehren Barbour and Michael Luchtan’s Post Piano Project explores sustainability through art and music
Jun 2016
Even a century later, the Great Flood of 1916’s watery depths haunt Western North Carolina
Aug 2015
Hendersonville restaurant Dandelion serves up sustenance and job skills for those at risk of domestic violence
Aug 2015
Get to know local history through new exhibits at area heritage museums
Mar 2015
A historic photo collection in Hendersonville springs to life with community input
Aug 2014
Apples mean big business in Henderson County. And for third-generation orchardists like the Creasmans, they’re a way of life.
Apr 2013
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
Jan 2013
Polk County artist Janet Orselli reanimates abandoned objects to create uncommon beauty
Jun 2012
The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system