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Plan a Family Adventure in the Heart of Nantahala National Forest
Surrounded by gorges, waterfalls, and hiking trails, the Franklin area is the perfect place for a spring escape.
Robin Sutton Anders
Home & Garden
The Marvelous Mr. Modern
George Smart set out to save a historic, but often overlooked, architectural style in North Carolina. By showcasing the functional beauty of these homes across the state, he’s rallied folks to the cause of Mayberry Modernism.
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Around Town: Highlands
Whether you fill up your shopping bag on Main Street or your backpack for outdoor adventures, this upscale mountain town is a welcoming escape.
Guides
Coasting the Mountains
Watch nature’s brilliant show — and get in on the action — with a weekend getaway to Abingdon, Virginia.
Home & Garden
Bringing the Outdoors In
Bryce Lane explains how to choose the best houseplant for your home.
Arts
Annie Cicale Calligraphy
From the pen of a Fairview artist flows proof of the enduring importance of handwriting.
Arts
Scuppernong Books Creates Community Among The Shelves
At Greensboro’s independent bookstore, good reads are ripe for the picking.
Life
Picking Season at Holden Brothers Farm
At the Holden Brothers Farm Market in Shallotte, visitors pick two of our favorite red fruits: Strawberries in the spring and tomatoes in the fall.