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Summer 2023

Summer 2023

A summer getaway in Highlands, and the retro-cool Skyline Lodge
For nearly 100 years, the Ela Dam has interrupted the flow of the Oconaluftee River. But now, a team of locals are restoring the waterway.
Hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy—together
Cool off at some of our favorite swimming holes
Asheville Art Museum receives national accreditation
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
PARI finally gets the biography it deserves
WNC film examines reciprocity between Native Americans and nature
Asheville’s ball team boasts a long, rich past, with multimillion-dollar upgrades planned for the future
North Carolina celebrates the Year of the Trail
Lake James State Park
A Graham County family's symbiotic relationship with honeybees
Boone artist Ryan Kirby talks living in the High Country, his success as a painter, and his love of family and the outdoors
Looking ahead at the future of ecological protection in WNC
A Lake Lure house is reimagined to revolve around family
Event sees new leader, festival format, and programming while promoting cultural cuisine
Grab a bite from some of WNC's fabulous food trucks this summer
Make a sweet summer pie for a perfect Southern dessert
New Hendersonville bar offers everything but the alcohol
Betty's Biscuits lands a storefront in Boone, two new eateries expand WNC"s cultural cuisine, and Little D's promises upscale dining with meat and veggies menu
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