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Sep 2024
Throughout Western North Carolina, activists are cultivating a movement to reawaken history through place naming
Jun 2024
McCormick Field celebrates its 100th anniversary, with many more seasons to come
Nov 2023
A Franklin baker creates top-tier cakes and shares her insider perspective
Sep 2023
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.
Jun 2023
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.
Mar 2022
Get up close and personal with the season’s most striking feathered friends
Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Sep 2020
Head to WNC's far western areas to take in Indian Lakes, Newfound Gap, Nantahala, and Waterfalls scenic byways
Feb 2020
Mark your calendar! From food and drink fêtes to cultural celebrations and musical blowouts...
Oct 2019
The Nikwasi Initiative takes the lead on Franklin’s key Cherokee heritage site
Aug 2019
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun. Make the most of the season with an idyllic outing to a u-pick patch for the perfect specimens, décor inspiration using fanciful heirloom gourds, and a delish take on a pumpkin pie that’s as nice as sugar and spice.
Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.
Dec 2018
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
Oct 2018
From apps to mains to sweet finishes, get inspired for your holiday feast with our editors' picks for 10 festive recipes
Apr 2018
After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic river flows toward a promising future
Aug 2017
Enjoy a taste of rural Americana with Surry County’s signature sonker dessert
Jun 2017
Hit the road to five off-the-beaten-path historic sites that hold lessons aplenty
