TRAVEL & OUTDOORS
TRAVEL & OUTDOORS
Jun 2011
Take a trek through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to marvel at some of the oldest trees in Southern Appalachia
May 2011
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.
May 2011
Friends of the Ecusta Trail hope to add a new route to the region’s selection of recreational pathways
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail:
Cashiers:
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: moderate
Apr 2011
Thanks to a new scholarship, shelter dogs can enjoy a weekend of training and off-leash fun
Feb 2011
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and
French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad
Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty—
rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
Jan 2011
The Swannanoa Valley Museum wants to stamp your passport for a hike well done
Sep 2010
Get those futuristic images of hovercars and robot butlers out of your head. We asked experts to give more accurate predictions for WNC’s future when it comes to environmental health, public land, Population growth, education, jobs, and agriculture
Jul 2010
Venture below the surface of a local lake to discover a world of sunken weirdness
Jul 2010
For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders
Jun 2010
From family weekend getaways to the partying antics of rock stars, this Bat Cave inn was built to house good times
Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Feb 2010
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
Feb 2010
Grass to Greens helps residents sow and grow a food source close to home
Feb 2010
One foundation’s efforts herald the second reign of the great American chestnut
Oct 2009
Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Bring your shopping list and discover epicurean delights, gifts, and holiday spirit in this foothills town
Oct 2009
Open for Business: From downtown to the south side, explore the town that keeps reinventing itself
Oct 2009
Eustace Conway might be living in a bygone era, but he’s no historical reenactor
Sep 2009
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm
Aug 2009
Western North Carolina’s growth comes with a price, and our rivers are paying it