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Feb 2024
From a GSMNP archivist comes a collection of missives from the mountains
Nov 2023
Western North Carolina’s clear skies offer plenty of sites to catch an amazing, unpolluted view of the cosmos. Check out these epic locations to view the night sky, along with tips and resources for stargazing hobbyists.
Nov 2023
In a blazing snowstorm, a Marion resident recounts a stranger’s act of kindness
Nov 2023
On a recently added nonstop flight from our local airport, fly out west this winter to experience the Mile High City’s arts and culture, food and bevs, and snowy, outdoor majesties
Nov 2023
Find this endangered species hiding in our high-elevation forests this season
Nov 2023
Mountain Alliance is using the tranquility of the outdoors to help teens in the Appalachians
Nov 2023
Custom floral design and pick-your-own bouquets at a family farm in Barnardsville
Sep 2023
Co-authored by two proud Appalachians, a new cookbook shares more than just recipes
Sep 2023
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.
Sep 2023
Perched on a ridge, the award-winning design of this mountain home is anything but rustic
Sep 2023
The life and legacy of celebrated bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs gets a standing ovation in his native Shelby
Sep 2023
A young craftsman in Avery County uses steel and local materials to construct handmade knives
Sep 2023
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Sep 2023
Native to the rocky, wooded slopes of Western North Carolina, this tree offers up brilliant red foliage in the fall
Jun 2023
For nearly 100 years, the Ela Dam has interrupted the flow of the Oconaluftee River. But now, a team of locals are restoring the waterway.
Mar 2023
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining and drinking destinations, from a new Dobra Tea location in Asheville to Black Mountain's Taco Billy and the traveling Voodoo Roux
Mar 2023
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
Mar 2023
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation preserves a legacy while forging the future