High Country
High Country
Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Jul 2012
The owners of the Inn at Little Pond Farm welcome guests for an instructive culinary fête
Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.
Dec 2011
If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.
Oct 2011
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.
Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Aug 2011
Beech Mountain hosts an epic fat-tire competition and gets a professionally designed downhill course to boot
Jul 2011
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture strive to secure the female set a place on the farm
Jun 2011
Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown
May 2011
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between
home and nature
Oct 2009
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors
Jun 2009
Whether you’re an alumnus or not, there’s plenty to learn about this college town
Mar 2009
Chef Bill Morris passes on his passion for cooking to students in the kitchen at the Broyhill Inn
Mar 2009
Visitors flock to Banner Elk for the slopes, but locals keep the small-town identity alive