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May/June 2016
May/June 2016
May/June 2016
People's Playground
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever
The Long Run
Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance
Folk Story
For Lenoir artist Charlie Frye, community fuels the creative spirit
For the Win
The WNC Sports Hall of Fame and its organizers build a legacy, and a future, for mountain athletes
Colbert Ridge Trail The Black Mountains
Distance: 5.6 miles round-trip Difficulty: Strenuous
Murder in the Mountains
A new play based on a historic Burke County true crime case premieres in Burnsville
No Fear
Three far-out adventures to stretch your limits
The Scenic Route
A new app puts tours of WNC’s beautiful byways at your fingertips
New-Growth Forest
An outdoors hub in Transylvania County picks up the pace
Plumtree
The winding route to Plumtree through far western Avery County on U.S. 19 East is the very definition of a road trip.
Standing Tall
An expansive account of Grandfather Mountain’s unique history and offerings
Mr. Hospitality
Meet the once-reluctant hotelier behind the Parkway’s Pisgah Inn
The Breakfast Club
After 50 years, Joey’s Pancake House in Haywood County still sees lines out the door
What’s Cookin’?
Chef Mike Ferrari brings culinary classes and getaways to a rustic Candler venue
Wine Time
Enjoy sips and swirls at regional tasting events
Do & Dine
Make it a date with these pairings that offer adventure followed by dinner with a view
Bhramari Brewhouse
A Lifetime of Summers
For Page Ives Lemel, running a 100-year-old girls’ camp has always been a family affair
May/June New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Right on Target
SimpleShot Shooting Sports adds sophistication to the simplicity of slingshots
Hey, Big Spenders
As tourism continues to rise, local college students size up the economic impact
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
After another record-setting year, the Asheville Regional Airport adds two new direct destinations