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Fall 2025
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Chattooga River Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Round-Trip: 4.5 miles
Historic Link
Catawba County's Bunker Hill Covered Bridge marks a rare preserved path through time
Bird’s the Word
Catch fall migration in full flap during Flock to the Rock
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Founded in 1779, long before Tennessee became a state, quiet little Jonesborough served as the capital of the geopolitical oddity known as the Lost...
Rough Patches
Metal artist David Earl Tomlinson puts a tough spin on the classic quilt
The Green Way
Eco gets friendlier with an expo to celebrate sustainable living
Artistic Achievement
The newest addition to Lenoir's outdoor sculpture collection looks to the town's past and future
September 2012
Pedal Pushers
Trips For Kids introduces youth to the joys of biking in the wild
Root & Vine
Earthly Delight
An Asian-inspired portobello dish leads the way to fall
Recipe for Success
Celebrating 90 years, High Hampton Inn stays true to its roots with a sweet family favorite
Fare Competition
Local restaurants vie for first prize in the Best Dish contest
Luxe Redux
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
August 2012
A Good Yarn
Historic Henry River Mill Village tells a tale beyond its role in The Hunger Games
Headlining Acts
Steal the show with a dapper summer hat
Dashing Gent
Leaving old age in the dust, 89-year-old Charles Dotson keeps on running
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Dal with Greens & Country Ham
Cranberry-Orange Nut Bread
Spring Asparagus & Baby Arugula Salad
Poached Shrimp with Sorrel-cilantro Sauce
Eggnog Martini
Savarina (Rum Cakes with Whipped Cream)
Braciole in Ragu by Anthony Cerrato
Christmas Duck
Roasted Cod with Miso
Fried Trout Rolls with Bacon Grits & Trout Tartare
Sake Spear with Cucumber Ice
Lavender-Lemon Tart with Blueberry Coulis
Sochan
Sage-and Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Hot Pepper Lemongrass Custard Pie
Good Memory
