In a land that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years, Cherokee culture continues to evolve. With renewed energy, citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are shaping their own narrative.
In a land that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years, Cherokee culture continues to evolve. With renewed energy, citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are shaping their own narrative.
Locals in this Catawba County community have built a lively downtown using the resources and small-town pride instilled by former generations.
From family apple orchards to vast fields of corn and sorghum cane to wild persimmon trees scattered across our hillsides: In the North Carolina mountains, delicious gifts abound.
Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.
A trip to the Smokies is incomplete without a taste of the region’s iconic fish. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert angler to land a local trout: Three chefs bring the pride of our mountain waters straight to your plate.
Relics of life in early 20th-century Henderson County were hidden in plain sight. Uncovered by a local chef, they’re now on display in Shine, the restaurant that he and his family built in their hometown.
Apple dumplings, slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, and baked mac ’n’ cheese were among your favorite recipes in September. See what else made the list.
From family apple orchards to vast fields of corn and sorghum cane to wild persimmon trees scattered across our hillsides: In the North Carolina mountains, delicious gifts abound.
Serve this sweet, spiced cake warm with whipped cream.
A fall treat that’s sure to impress guests: apples baked with butter, lemon, and sugar.
Top this dense, moist cake with a light, fluffy icing.
Help yourself to a square (or three!) of this savory Cheddar-topped cornbread.
This ever-growing hub has evolved into a place to shop, eat, and gather.
Every fall, motorcyclists descend on Maggie Valley for the stunning colors, twisting roads, and a visit to a mecca for bikers and history buffs alike: Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum.
Ready to cast a line? Whether you’re an experienced angler or have never fished before, these fly shops offer something that everyone can appreciate: a good time on the water.
In a land that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years, Cherokee culture continues to evolve. With renewed energy, citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are shaping their own narrative.
For decades, a Polk County inn embodied 20th-century luxury and hospitality. After years of renovations by its current owners, it’s a timeless place to stay once more.
Locals in this Catawba County community have built a lively downtown using the resources and small-town pride instilled by former generations.
Find out where to grab dinner, drinks, and dessert; enjoy live music or a show; and take an end-of-the-evening stroll in this historic coastal city.
Every Saturday night from May to October, in a cavernous hall in Maggie Valley, cloggers celebrate North Carolina’s official state folk dance — and, in the process, preserve a treasured tradition.
Churches have played many roles in western North Carolina. During the week, they once drew children from miles around to attend school. On Saturdays, they became community centers for potlucks and dances. And on Sundays, parishioners still gather to worship, answering the call of the church bell’s peal.
A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.
It may seem counterintuitive in this land of sweeping views and soaring peaks, but to fully appreciate the wonder and diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains, follow the advice of three naturalists who have returned to the area again and again: Look down.
Although dwarfed by their thundering cousins, small-scale falls hold their own special magic. It might take some extra legwork to find one, tucked among the rugged peaks of the High Country, but stumbling upon an elfin cascade is an enchanting reward.
In the early 20th century, a Japanese photographer and his writer friend traversed the rugged terrain north of Cherokee, mapping its peaks and valleys, documenting its beauty. In the process, they helped save the land we now know as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
In the early 1900s, a self-made businessman fell in love with Graham County and spared no expense in building an extravagant hunting preserve there. A century later, his granddaughter visits to find that all that’s left of his Hooper Bald dream is local lore — and wild boar.
Even when it wasn’t Halloween, the late founder of this magazine put the “trick” in trick or treat.
