Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Apr 2016
The winding route to Plumtree through far western Avery County on U.S. 19 East is the very definition of a road trip. It’s the kind of byway most people would take only if this out-of-the-way hamlet were the destination itself. But for fans of beer and scenic beauty, a thriving brewery and a cluster of outdoor options are enticing reasons to tour the North Toe River valley’s flower-filled fields.
Apr 2015
Roan Mountain’s Cloudland Hotel once served as an elevated
destination for naturalists
Apr 2013
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Oct 2011
DuPont State Forest
Distance: 1/2 Mile Round-trip
Difficulty: Easy (Guided)
Apr 2011
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail:
Cashiers:
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty—
rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Jul 2010
For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s few remaining century-old cabins stand as reminders of the region’s isolation and the Appalachian way of life. Here’s a trio of hikes to historic homesteads that offer insight into the past.
Jun 2009
Tackle the Beech Mountain ride that inspired Lance Armstrong’s comeback from cancer
Jun 2009
Trails designed for bikers, by bikers mean thrill rides for all just outside Wilkesboro.