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October 2012
October 2012
October 2012
Big Thinkers
The Power of Design
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures
Fall for Color
A Welcoming Table
Native American and Southern Appalachian cuisine meet at the home of a Cherokee couple
A Growing Cause
Get lost in Taylor Ranch’s pink corn maze in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Harness the Wind
High Country students learn firsthand the science behind wind energy
Depth Perception
The many dimensions of Kenn Kotara reveal order amid chaos
Branching Out
Swing from the trees at the state’s first aerial adventure park
The Great Pumpkin Throw Down
Gourds will fly during Hayesville’s annual Punkin Chunkin Festival
Sam Knob
The Long & Winding Road
Take a drive to appreciate the enormous effort behind the Cherohala Skyway
Just In Case
Keep tablets and iPads safe in nifty carriers
A Healing Place
Cancer patients reconnect with a sense of inner calm at Wind River retreats
Frogs Leap Public House
Sweet Dream
A new candy store offers mounds of nostalgic treats
Cocoa Combos
Cozy up with chocolate and wine pairings for the chilly months ahead
Cool for School
Mother Earth Produce delivers a fund-raising plan for classrooms
Triple Crown
Savor smoked, roasted, and sun-dried tomatoes in one hearty soup
Jennele Vaquera
The owner of Boone boutique Lucky Penny talks shop about personal style, art, and accessories