highlands
highlands
Feb 2017
Even if you have no growing space of your own, you can plant community seeds with volunteer opportunities at public gardens and arboretums
Feb 2017
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Oct 2016
Embark on a tour of six distinct wine-producing regions in WNC, and find out why each of our vineyards and wineries can boast of unique and notable fruits of the vine.
Apr 2016
The winding route to Plumtree through far western Avery County on U.S. 19 East is the very definition of a road trip. It’s the kind of byway most people would take only if this out-of-the-way hamlet were the destination itself. But for fans of beer and scenic beauty, a thriving brewery and a cluster of outdoor options are enticing reasons to tour the North Toe River valley’s flower-filled fields.
Apr 2016
Distance: 5.6 miles round-trip
Difficulty: Strenuous
Feb 2016
Move from early to late spring with a palate-pleasing selection of wines
Aug 2015
Get to know local history through new exhibits at area heritage museums
Apr 2015
Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated
destination for naturalists
Oct 2014
Five celebrated chefs offer their favorite holiday dishes and the recipes to recreate them at your own family gathering
Oct 2014
Cherokee and Clay counties stand to attract wine lovers with a newly designated grape-growing region
Oct 2014
With 50 breweries counting, Western North Carolina's reputation as a craft beer mecca continues to grow, but for how long? Experts and brewers weigh in on the industry's future.
Jun 2014
Inspired tours bring art lovers to artists where they live and work
Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
