Jan/Feb 2009

Jan/Feb 2009

Others may have passed through Western North Carolina in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto.
From the Past to the Present
A Madison County couple takes a leap of faith into the world of quilt art
Judaculla Rock holds tight to its secrets
When rare snowfalls blanket the mountains, the brave risk life and limb to ski the backcountry
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum
A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights
It took a seven-year hunt and a major renovation, but Christine and Rick Mack can finally enjoy their Highlands getaway, far from the bustle of Atlanta