May/June 2015

May/June 2015

Ready, Set, Go!

24 must-do experiences await! Hit the road this summer for thrills, beauty, history, and local flavor in every county across Western North Carolina

Reelin’ in the Years

The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians opens in Cherokee

We Got the Beat

Asheville Percussion Festival drums up education and entertainment

Bloomin’ Good Hikes

A new guide to area waterfalls and wildflowers

Happy Campers

Combine ease, adventure, and the great outdoors with these glamping opportunities

Beneath the Surface

Potter Reiko Miyagi brings deep meaning to her ceramics

Easy Rider

Motorcycle Therapy helps patients along the road to recovery

License to Give

Specialty plates already raise funds for natural areas, and two new ones could help protect species of native fish

Fine Tuned

The Honeycutters bring it all back home with their new album

Tot Trails

Set out on footpaths that offer big exploration for small people

Sky High

Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated destination for naturalists

On a Roll

Bike parts maker Cane Creek Cycling Components keeps manufacturing on track in the mountains

Feeling the Burn

Three friends take on the arduous challenge of running the highest mountain range in the East in a single day

Living on the Edge

Gear up and make a dash for West Virginia, where white-water thrills, world-class climbing and mountain biking, and a hip small-town outpost await in the New River Gorge

A Feast for the Senses

A group of catering pros create a backyard breakfast-inspired cookout for friends

Caffé Rel

New & Notable May 2015

The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

May/June 2015

Play It Cool

Fields of Gold Farm brings a novel approach to gelato

A Cut Above

Find fresh, quality meats, plus grilling tips, at local butcher shops

Summer Refresher

Antlers Bar at Bistro Roca shakes up seasonal cocktails

Drink Up

Mark your calendar for a slew of craft beer events