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Asheville’s Old Wood Co. revives North Carolina furniture making, one table at a time

Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.

Sierra Nevada’s East Coast brewery overflows with craft beer and so much more

Ben Lovett left Hollywood behind for Asheville, but there’s no stopping his rock ‘n’ roll filmmaking

County: Madison Population: 868

Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city

Before the Blue Ridge Parkway paved the way, Mt. Mitchell’s visitors rode storied rail lines and motor routes to the top

Take a trip back in time on the Craggy Mountain Line

An alliance of outdoor product manufacturers takes root in WNC

Try an easy spin-off of the ultimate nutritious green

Bee City USA leads the way in protecting pollinators

Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century

Moms Mabley, the trailblazing Brevard-born comedienne, gets her due

George Peterson pounds, carves, and cuts salvaged wood and skateboard decks into modern art

Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless

History lessons and a British pub await in this little college town

Laurie Lamb cooks up a homegrown potpie business in Marshall

Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays

Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.