Summer 2025

Images of Western North Carolina 2025

The Great Staycation

Rediscovering the wonders of our own backyard

The Backcountry Beckons

Western North Carolina’s many hiking trails and campsites offer a serene respite from urban life.

Changing the Times

Skyview’s Matthew Bacote Jr., a leader for civil rights and economic development

Peak Protection

Mainspring Conservation Trust is safeguarding WNC

Trail Guide - Bob Benner Memorial Trail

Distance: 1.3 mile one-way; 2.6 mile out-and-back - Difficulty: Moderately easy

Game On

Five activities for folks on the move this summer

Go for a Swing

Three top locations to hang your hammock and relax

Rare Earth

A moving new novel and a multifaceted family work explore the meanings of our mountain lands

Going Places

Tarpestry blends comfort with durability for any adventure

Hidden in Hiddenite

Get to know North Carolina’s rare native emeralds

A Creative Refuge

Inside a Brevard ceramicist’s modern mountain abode on Lake Cardinal

Dough to Delicious

Mission Pizza’s Geoff Smith brings square pizza and fresh flavors to Asheville

Drink for Good

Highland Brewing adopts program to aid embattled hospitality workers

Cluckin’ Good

Four local joints with standout fried chicken

Cookie Creativity

Legally Addictive Foods serves irresistable sweet

New & Notable - Summer 2025

A west Asheville eatery founded by former employees of Tastee Diner, two restaurants/bars nestled within boutique hotels, and a cozy cocktail lounge catering to the before and after-dinner crowd.

Love It! - Summer 2025

Last Page - Andrew Mastriani, Asheville

“I draw inspiration from the sky, but view my physical paintings in relation to color theory and surface.”

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Summer 2025

Summer 2025