Spring 2022

Spring 2022

As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability
Get up close and personal with the season’s most striking feathered friends
The game-changing Nantahala Outdoor Center turns 50
Building on its roots, Hendersonville’s Bullington Gardens blossoms anew
Asheville’s first Black Business Expo brings space and support
Don’t worry, be happy: there’s a humorous story behind the unique moniker of one WNC community, and there’s a splendidly contrasting place name just down the road.
Branch out with this blooming shrub
Don’t panic, but armadillos are making themselves at home in WNC
John E. Ross recasts and updates the history of the French Broad
MerleFest returns with a star-filled spring weekend
New local walking tours for the historically curious
Author Luke Manget unearths the history of ginseng cultivation in the mountains and beyond
Throughout the mountains, mini golf awaits pro and amateur putters alike
From a scary-steep ride to historical encounters and a swig of Tennessee whiskey, our travel writer dives into Chattanooga
A dream retirement home in Asheville is a slam-dunk win
This year, interiors trends reflect a world happily cocooning at home, says Asheville designer Talli Roberts
Connecting with a local CSA has never been easier
Pep up your seasonal salad with Sheri Castle’s strawberry dressing
Raise a glass (or three) at these local wine and beer fests
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining and drinking destinations, from a Huli Sue’s BBQ and Grill in Asheville to Flat Rock’s ShareWell Coffee and Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar
“The labor-intensive process of basket making … interweaves ecology, culture, land, and identity.”