Housed within a former service station, a Waynesville restaurant pays homage to the hard work that built a family’s legacy.
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Strawberry Fields Forever
Every weekend from spring through fall, The Ten Acre Garden in Canton throws a pizza party to showcase the freshest picks of the season.
Forests, Swimming Holes, and Festivals: A Summertime Guide to Haywood County
When the season turns, head west to hike, splash, and celebrate in the mountains.
The Mountains Are Calling: Exploring Haywood County
Five towns — plus unparalleled outdoor pursuits, artistic endeavors, and delicious provisions and craft brews — to explore on your next trip to western North Carolina.
Maggie Valley’s Outdoor Adventures
See wild vistas and waterfalls, encounter wildlife, hit the slopes, and grab a bite in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Haywood on Ice
This mountain county produces some of the cleanest water in the United States. In January, people gather to celebrate the local resource and to enjoy the beauty of winter in the Smokies.
Rocking Along
A business owner in Haywood County forwent traditional advertising methods, instead enticing customers with a giant red rocker.
Western North Carolina’s Square Roots
Patterned after traditional heirloom blankets yet displayed like bright rural billboards, quilt blocks bring color, symbolism, and visitors to our mountains. See these pieces of American folk art as we wind past the barns and buildings of the Carolina countryside.
Farmer 911: Tropical Storm Fred
In August 2021, Tropical Storm Fred devastated a farming community in Haywood County. NC Cooperative Extension responded with resources tailored to its residents’ needs.
