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Spring 2026
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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
New-Growth Forest
An outdoors hub in Transylvania County picks up the pace
Folk Story
For Lenoir artist Charlie Frye, community fuels the creative spirit
The Long Run
Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance
March/April 2016
Big Brew News
New Belgium welcomes beer lovers to its East Coast outpost in Asheville
Get Ramped
The pungent mountain plant makes its spring return
Seasonal Progression
Move from early to late spring with a palate-pleasing selection of wines
Fresh Idea
Green River Preserve’s KALE program offers a new approach to learning about agriculture
Industrial Revolution
Rare antique finds and contemporary design commingle in a remarkable North Wilkesboro loft
Unbridled Enthusiasm
The Tryon International Equestrian Center isn’t just horsing around
March/April New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Jaime’s Creole Brasserie
Curtain Call
An Asheville designer brings bold shapes and colors to home textiles
Remarkable Revamps
5 Renovation Projects to Inspire your Next Home Makeover
For the Love of Dahlias
In preparation for the 50th National Dahlia Show, three enthusiastic gardeners share their passion and pointers for growing the empress of blooming...
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The Love Potion
Steak au Poivre
Lobster Salad & Endive
Lemon Pound Cake
St. Lucia Day Buns
Kale Salad with Manchego, Pumpkin Seeds, and Currants
Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread
Birdseed Cookies
Spring Asparagus & Baby Arugula Salad
Tomato Soup Three Ways
Basic Crêpe Batter
Scallops Provençal
Chocolate Coffee Cake with Cranberry-Pistachio Streusel
Rabbit Two Ways
Lemon Creamtart
