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Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.
Dec 2013
Photographer Rob Amberg chronicles the raw beauty and complexities of everyday life in Madison County
Aug 2013
Carrying sound and story is the only way to live for a musical storyteller, rock-and-roll rambler, and two gifted brothers who all call the foothills of Western North Carolina home
Aug 2013
Embodying the spirit of tradition, John C. Campbell Folk School invites students to engage their hands in craft, voices and instruments in song, and hearts in community
Aug 2013
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.
Aug 2013
WPAQ in Mount Airy plays on to preserve the roots and spirit of mountain music
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Jun 2013
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table
Jun 2013
An ASU alum blends passions for suds and sustainability to launch a Boone brewery
Apr 2013
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
Apr 2013
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days
Apr 2013
Two shops meld cycling with beer for a whole new spin on community hubs
Apr 2013
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
Mar 2013
A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family
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
Oct 2012
Across cultures and continents, Akira Satake excels in both music and pottery
