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September/October 2019
September/October 2019
September/October 2019
Peak Expression
25 fall foliage adventures that are big on color and light on crowds
Pumpkin Perfection
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun.
News Flash - September/October 2019
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Call of the Wild
Get into a good rut with the inaugural Smoky Mountain Elk Fest
Flight School
September brings opportunities for all ages to learn about winged migrations
Trail Guide - Overmountain Victory Loop
Inspiring Words
The Mountain Gateway Museum puts decades of WNC writers on display
Creepy Crawly (Microhexura montivaga)
Meet the spruce-fir moss spider, a mini tarantula that lives on mountaintops
Unburied Treasures
A new collection reveals Asheville’s hidden past
Boo-yah!
Explore WNC’s supernatural side with a ghostly tour
Fish Tale
A new aquarium in Bryson City highlights life in Appalachian Rivers
Cabinet of Curiosities
Flamework artist Kit Paulson creates intricate glass menageries
Banner Elk
The time’s right to take in this small town’s elevated offerings
Security Blanket
Swannanoa Valley Museum pays tribute to a legendary local manufacturer
Timeless Beauty
A gracious Lake Toxaway abode blends the character of yesteryear with modern comforts
Fired Up
The towers that once helped the mountains ward off blazes are finding new lives as hiking destinations
Gotcha a Kabocha
Chef Philip Bollhoefer amplifies autumn flavors with Japanese winter squash
Nuttin’ To It
The Acornucopia Project’s nutty revolution
Pucker Up to Persimmons
Sweeten the season with this divine autumnal fruit
Eat Your Fill
Explore WNC’s culinary landscape at five foodie fests
En Vogue Vino
Raise a glass to vegan-friendly wines this fall
New & Notable - September/October 2019
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Love It! - September/October 2019
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Last Page - Al Junek
“Traveling through North Carolina, I was always left awestruck by the beauty of the mountains.”
