wellness

Recipes with a local expert in gardening and herbal medicine

Student health ambassadors program expands

From famed film locations to captivating vistas, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock have it all

A visionary effort to create a statewide trail has been 40 years in the making. With the path now finished in Western North Carolina and a groundswell of support rising in the East, the completion of North Carolina’s most monumental natural treasure is on the horizon.

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.

Smiling Hara’s hard-won recipe for success

25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape

After an unprecedented internal health assessment, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its approach to wellness

Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit

Cancer patients reconnect with a sense of inner calm at Wind River retreats

If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.

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