Hickory Nut Gorge
Hickory Nut Gorge
Aug 2021
The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages
Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Jun 2020
From famed film locations to captivating vistas, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock have it all
Feb 2020
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! FROM FOOD AND DRINK FÊTES TO CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS AND MUSICAL BLOWOUTS...
Aug 2018
Distance: 20 miles round-trip - Difficulty: strenuous
Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Jun 2016
Kehren Barbour and Michael Luchtan’s Post Piano Project explores sustainability through art and music
Apr 2016
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever
Mar 2013
Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge
Jun 2012
The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system
Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Apr 2011
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Aug 2010
Shimmy, shag, and sway at Lake Lure’s inaugural Dirty Dancing Festival
