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Fall 2025
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Rock of Ages
Judaculla Rock holds tight to its secrets
Swatch in the Dark
A Madison County couple takes a leap of faith into the world of quilt art
The Long Road Home
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...
The Price of Gold
Others may have passed through Western North Carolina in search of gold, but none were more barbaric than Hernando de Soto. The impact of his...
The Perfect Storm
When rare snowfalls blanket the mountains, the brave risk life and limb to ski the backcountry
Mamie Thompson Gumbs
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum
Fashion Forward
A couple gets organic cotton clothing off the ground and takes the industry to new heights
Rio Tapas Café
Less Means More
Three local households live large in fewer square feet
Tryon
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A Fair Appraisal
Putting a price tag on an eco-friendly home can be a little tricky
Behind the Veneer
Craftsman Barry Tribble enhances his creations one thin piece at a time
Four Lanes to the Future
In an effort to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible by road, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties must deal with growth...
Kings of the Hill
For 50 years, tourist season at Chimney Rock Park opened with a rumble
From Romania with Love
Georgiana Wenzel expresses her heritage by sharing the foods of her home country
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Stinging Nettle & Spinach Soup
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Eggnog Martini
Orange Peel Marmalade
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Panzanella
Muscadine Pie
Riveting Rosey
Loose Leaf cocktail
Basic Crêpe Batter
Chocolate Lava Cake
Smoked Rainbow Trout with Roasted Yellow Beets, Shaved Radish, Preserved Lemon, Smoked Pecans, Endive and Green Goddess Dressing
