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Spring 2026
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Virginia is for History Lovers
Hit the road to five off-the-beaten-path historic sites that hold lessons aplenty
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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Stuffed Trout
Eggnog Martini
Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Kafta
Grilled Lobster Mushrooms with Chimichurri
Vidalia Onion Pie
BLT bloody mary Luella’s Bar-B-Que
Seabass en Croûte
Pecan Pudding Cake
Sarmale cu Varza Dulce (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Chocolate Chunk Biscotti
Chai Tequila Sour
Wild Blackberry Cobbler
Creamy Sorrel Pasta
Sunny Silver Pie
Tamales con Queso
