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Apr 2014
French Broad Boatworks reinvents the art of the rivercraft

Apr 2014
Take a trip back in time on the Craggy Mountain Line

Apr 2014
Celebrate 50 years of wilderness conservation

Apr 2014
Bike, run, and paddle for a good cause

Apr 2014
Difficulty: Strenuous Round-Trip: 8-miles

Apr 2014
A new play spotlights a bracing piece of regional history

Apr 2014
An alliance of outdoor product manufacturers takes root in WNC

Mar 2014
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus

Mar 2014
S.B. Penick & Co. dominated the crude drug business

Mar 2014
Lift your spirits with a refreshing seasonal cocktail

Mar 2014
Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century

Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away

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
County: Watauga, Population: 1,425

Dec 2013
Difficulty: Difficult, Round-Trip: 3.5 miles

Dec 2013
Warm up this winter with five seasonal offerings from local chefs

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
Three local bands bring new albums to your ears

Aug 2013
One-of-a-kind archives keep the history of mountain arts alive and accessible

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
Discover your inner calm with a yoga hiking trek

Jun 2013
Three old-time music parties for your listenin’ and pickin’ enjoyment

Jun 2013
Elite kayakers take on the Nantahala for the Freestyle World Championships

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
Three new reads chronicle adventures past and present

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.

Apr 2013
Weaverville lays out the welcome mat for new restaurants

Mar 2013
Entrepreneur Joel Friedman builds community in Marshall