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Spring 2026
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Horse Power
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
Perfectly in Tune
Father-daughter luthiers Wayne and Jayne Henderson make exquisite handcrafted instruments that hit all the right notes
New & Notable: September/October 2018
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Spirit of the Season
Welcome autumn with a fall-flavored cocktail from The Brandy Bar
Hunting ’Shrooms
Local groups put the fun in fungi
Awesome Sauce
Perfect for fall, whip up this lush pesto recipe from Chiesa
Savor the Flavors
A WNC festival celebrates all things garlic
FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Guide
Your guide to this unrivaled sporting event
Senator Sam’s Secret Wars
Burke County native Sam Ervin Jr. stuck to the Constitution through clashes with McCarthy, the Army, CIA, and Nixon
Growing Pains
During a trek on Calloway Peak, a father of twins learns to loosen the reins
Love It! July/August 2018
The Art of the Story
Graphic novelist Hope Larson weaves words and images to create new worlds
Last Page - Angela Alexander
“For me, it’s about painting the dog’s energy and inner color. I truly let them talk to me.”
Man of Many Words
Author Charles Frazier on his local roots, Cold Mountain, and his latest work
The Suite Life
Boone welcomes its first boutique hotel and rooftop bar
Sounds of Summer
The Brevard Music Festival celebrates a sensational 2018 season
Dillsboro
Experience outdoor adventures and art aplenty in this charming town
Three Kid-Friendly Hikes for Summer
Great hikes in Western North Carolina
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North Carolina Apple & Sorghum Hand Pies
ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIE
Feastie Boys Veggie Patty
Winter Jon Apple Tart
Pea Dip
Classic Old Fashioned
Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread
Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin & Standard Brine
Sunchoke Salad with Apples & Peanuts
The Chili Flower
Sorrel Scramble
Andon-Reid Inn Spiced Trail Mix
Spanish-Style Tongue of Fire Beans
Vanilla-Glazed Hakurei Turnips
Christmas Duck & Bacon Corn Bread Dressing
Delicious Pork Chops