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Fall 2025
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No Hill of Beans
Chef Adam Hayes embraces an Appalachian staple
May/June 2017 Love It!
Locally sold arts and accessories, in resplendent purple
WNC News Flash—May/June 2017
The latest from throughout the region
Blowing Rock's Family Values for Visitors
Offering adventures for every member of the gang
Float On
A passion for paddling propels Fletcher-based Liquidlogic Kayaks
Last Page Featured Artist
Clyde-based potter Becky Lloyd
Woven in Time
One hundred years ago, Fred Seely introduced the world to fine fabric handmade in the mountains
Dirty Dancing Remake Brings Baby Back to the Mountains
May debut could be the time of WNC's life
Meet the Marbled Salamander
North Carolina’s official state salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
Straight from the Heart
With a boost from local musicians, Arts for Life makes healing tunes for ailing kids
Songs of Summer
Get your outdoor music fix with these free and festive performances
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Trek from Ox Creek Road to the historic remains of Rattlesnake Lodge
Culture Trip
The essence of people and places drives artist Christopher Holt to journey far
Strike it Rich on the North Carolina Gold Trail
Tapping a rich vein of local history and present-day prospecting
New & Notable Eateries—May/June 2017
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Restaurant Review—The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
The Bistro’s philosophy, like the restaurant itself, is simple and elegant: “Eat with integrity—Live with gratitude.”
Simply Gorge-ous!
Dive deep into the mountains’ greatest chasms
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Rutabaga Hash
Sunchoke Chamomile Purée
Carrot-apple-fennel Smoothie
Shrub Sodas
Rabbit Two Ways
Mititei (Grilled Minced Meat Rolls)
Stinging Nettle & Spinach Soup
Chocolate Chunk Biscotti
Plum Peachy Pie
Southside Fizz Pops
Lemon Pound Cake
Papa’s Boiled Peanuts
Classic Old Fashioned
Andy’s Asian-style
Scallops Provençal
Buttermilk Biscuits
