snow

After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever

Boone professor Ray Russell’s amateur interest in meteorology sparked the region’s top forecasting service

Sometimes, smaller is better.

A reinvigorated search for Southern snow

County: Watauga, Population: 1,425

True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).

Make your way to the High Country for outdoor winter revelry

Elk Knob State Park Distance: 4 miles round-trip Difficulty: strenuous

A culinary weekend makes for a savory getaway

You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.

Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty— rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell

Ben Hogan went from good to legendary during a tour through North Carolina

Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market

Despite a difficult march and uneven odds, the Overmountain Men steered the Revolutionary War in the Patriots’ favor at Kings Mountain

A young couple’s adventure in Costa Rica leads to meaningful pairings of Family, friends, cacao, and chili peppers

Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS