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