Art galleries — beautiful and intriguing backdrops to the works they display and sell — are tucked among hills and valleys throughout western North Carolina.
The World Beneath Your Feet
In western North Carolina, curious thrill-seekers explore the dark crevasses, cracks, and caves that often go unnoticed.
Harley Valley
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.
A Pole Bean Revival in Ashe County
An NC Cooperative Extension agent and several optimistic farmers are helping bring back a crop that was thought to be extinct.
Kings of the Road
In Statesville, couples in classic cars take their Sunday drives seriously, hopping into vintage Chevrolets and cruising along North Carolina’s highways and back roads.
The Science of Snow with Elizabeth Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner grew up fascinated by the hexagonal flakes that fell outside her Raleigh home. Today, as a Triangle-area meteorologist, she helps her community brace for The Big One.
Joy Rides in Blowing Rock
In a private showroom in Watauga County, an early trailblazer in online auto sales collects life-size versions of the toy cars of Christmases past.
Wehrloom Honey in Robbinsville
At Wehrloom Honey, Aron and Jessica Wehr turned a sweet gift into a passion they share with the community.
Flying Cloud Farm in Fairview
On a charming pick-your-own flower farm in Buncombe County, the land blooms with beauty and family history.
