September/October 2019

September/October 2019
Aug 2019
Love It! - September/October 2019
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Aug 2019
Fired Up
The towers that once helped the mountains ward off blazes are finding new lives as hiking destinations
Aug 2019
Last Page - Al Junek
“Traveling through North Carolina, I was always left awestruck by the beauty of the mountains.”
Aug 2019
Timeless Beauty

Aug 2019
Timeless Beauty
A gracious Lake Toxaway abode blends the character of yesteryear with modern comforts
Aug 2019
Banner Elk
The time’s right to take in this small town’s elevated offerings
Aug 2019
Pumpkin Perfection

Aug 2019
Pumpkin Perfection
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun. Make the most of the season with an idyllic outing to a u-pick patch for the perfect specimens, décor inspiration using fanciful heirloom gourds, and a delish take on a pumpkin pie that’s as nice as sugar and spice.
Aug 2019
Peak Expression

Aug 2019
Peak Expression
25 fall foliage adventures that are big on color and light on crowds
Aug 2019
New & Notable - September/October 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Aug 2019
En Vogue Vino
Raise a glass to vegan-friendly wines this fall
Aug 2019
Eat Your Fill
Explore WNC’s culinary landscape at five foodie fests
Aug 2019
Pucker Up to Persimmons
Sweeten the season with this divine autumnal fruit
Aug 2019
Nuttin’ To It
The Acornucopia Project’s nutty revolution
Aug 2019
Gotcha a Kabocha
Chef Philip Bollhoefer amplifies autumn flavors with Japanese winter squash
Aug 2019
Unburied Treasures
A new collection reveals Asheville’s hidden past
Aug 2019
Creepy Crawly (Microhexura montivaga)
Meet the spruce-fir moss spider, a mini tarantula that lives on mountaintops
Aug 2019
Inspiring Words
The Mountain Gateway Museum puts decades of WNC writers on display
Aug 2019
Fish Tale
A new aquarium in Bryson City highlights life in Appalachian Rivers

Aug 2019
Boo-yah!
Explore WNC’s supernatural side with a ghostly tour
Aug 2019
News Flash - September/October 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Aug 2019
Call of the Wild
Get into a good rut with the inaugural Smoky Mountain Elk Fest
Aug 2019
Trail Guide - Overmountain Victory Loop

Aug 2019
Flight School
September brings opportunities for all ages to learn about winged migrations
Aug 2019
Security Blanket
Swannanoa Valley Museum pays tribute to a legendary local manufacturer
Aug 2019
Cabinet of Curiosities
Flamework artist Kit Paulson creates intricate glass menageries