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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
Oct 2012
Meet a modern breed of distillers honoring the moonshine traditions of the past, while elevating our region’s growing reputation for craft liquor
Oct 2012
Get lost in Taylor Ranch’s pink corn maze in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
