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Mar 2012
Turn your eyes to the skies this spring for a glimpse of WNC's fastest bird of prey—the peregrine falcon
Dec 2011
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.
Oct 2011
Hit the Holiday Market hosted by Blue Ridge Food Ventures to find tasty presents with local flavor
Oct 2011
DuPont State Forest
Distance: 1/2 Mile Round-trip
Difficulty: Easy (Guided)
Oct 2011
Artisan bread moves in an even fresher direction with wheat grown and milled in North Carolina
Sep 2011
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Jul 2011
North Carolina's state theater opens new digs on Main Street in Hendersonville
Jul 2011
Getting away is great, but getting creative while you're there is even better
Jun 2011
Five great reasons to reserve tickets for the Asheville Wine and Food Festival
Jun 2011
Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown
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.
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
The 150th anniversary of North Carolina’s entry into the Civil War sparks reminders of our region’s conflicted role in the fight
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
Sep 2010
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the
woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more than 30 years of instruction, the intensive program continues to launch creative and highly skilled artisans into the world of furniture making and woodworking.
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
Aug 2010
If you’ve forgotten everything your Home Economics teacher taught you, we’ve got the classes, instructors, and books you need to master life’s self-sustaining skills
Aug 2010
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry
Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
Jul 2010
Josh Dorfman, aka The Lazy Environmentalist, mounts a casual crusade for sustainability
Jul 2010
For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders
Jul 2010
The Big Crafty’s creator shares her insights on Asheville's larger-than-life indie craft event