july

Three old-time music parties for your listenin’ and pickin’ enjoyment

Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days

A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family

Historic Henry River Mill Village tells a tale beyond its role in The Hunger Games

Summer is sweeter with a blueberry lemon trifle for two

Three significant patchwork quilts continue to bring recognition to Franklin and Maco Crafts

With a long history in tow, Lake Lure Ski Club keeps up the action

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.

Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown

Southern Highland Craft Guild presents its newest members

You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.

The time is ripe for berry-plucking fun on the farm

One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone

For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders

Tribes from across the Americans unite in Cherokee

Traditional Scottish warriors gatherings still thrive today in WNC

Terra Summer camp teaches kids the greater lessons of food

Tupelo Honey Café’s chef prepares a sweet spread with a bounty of blueberries picked in his backyard

Three groups cultivate your creative side