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Spring 2026
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In Focus
In partnership with The 400 Years Project, a local photographer showcases contemporary Cherokee artists and their work
Well Crafted
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative...
An Artful Oasis
A downtown loft gives this New Jersey couple an art-filled home away from home
Camping In
A reimagined ranch home in Brevard brings the outside in
Conserving the Carolinas
A combination of indigenous land management techniques and innovative approaches to restoration offers partial answers to the challenges of a...
Carving Legacies
Anneliesse Gormley carves and casts heirloom goods for future generations
Homestretch
North Wilkesboro Speedway, the High Country’s historic racetrack, is getting a major tune-up
Listen Local
Walker and De Souza reconcile loss and hope in new albums
Trail Guide - Elk Knob State Park
Elk Knob is a towering, meadow-topped peak more than a mile high and conveniently close to Boone
Smart Play
Hands On! Children’s Museum reopens, bigger and broader
Herbal Magic
Foraging for ancient ways in Rebecca Beyer’s Wild Witchcraft
American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Spot a glimmer of gold this fall
Paging Local Readers
The Mitford Museum launches a lit fest with top NC authors
A Mountain of Antiquity
A partnership between local universities brings Appalachian history online
Last Page - Linda Powell
“I knew when I retired I had to get back into my art.”
Love It! - Summer 2022
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New & Notable - Summer 2022
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destination
Dig In
Chow Chow’s return with a unique approach to food festivals
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Smoked Rainbow Trout with Roasted Yellow Beets, Shaved Radish, Preserved Lemon, Smoked Pecans, Endive and Green Goddess Dressing
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Lemon Creamtart
MAYFELADE
Mussels with White Wine and Sorrel
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bark
Mockingbird Punch
Spicy Lamb Burgers & Biscuit Waffle Buns
Sourdough Bread
Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread
ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIE
Spicy Grilled Bloody Mary Mix
Good Memory
Hot Pepper Lemongrass Custard Pie
Nutritional Yeast & Chive Dressing