If you don’t mind working for your waterfalls, lace up your hiking boots and journey to Transylvania County. The hikes are strenuous, but the payoff is sublime. Click here for a list of the waterfalls.
A yurt resort overlooking Fontana Lake offers campers far more than s’mores. Read more about these unique homes and why we recommend experiencing the Nantahala from the plush digs of a yurt.
You don’t have to go far in any direction to find amazing chefs, meals, and restaurants in western North Carolina. Our list has your cravings covered. See the 19 western NC eateries we suggest you try this summer.
Every October, we release our highly-anticipated NC Mountain Issue. Don’t miss out! Use the link below to save $5 on a subscription today.
If you’re not able to make the full journey on the Appalachian Trail, or if you’re looking for an exciting day or weekend hiking trip through the mountains, here are five of our favorite Appalachian Trail section hikes in North Carolina.
Beyond the lovable quirkiness of downtown Asheville, a different kind of magic is waiting for you. See the list of towns we suggest you visit on your next trip out west.
A new mobile museum helps visitors understand the deep history of the country’s first incorporated African American town, its faith born of resilience, and, most important, its hopes for the future.
Satisfy your curiosity by visiting some of our state’s wild, wonderful, and yes, sometimes (lovably) wacky museums, big and small.
Western North Carolina is at its most stunning when autumn arrives and the leaves burst into color. Before you head out leaf-peeping this fall, check in weekly to see what colors our experts are seeing at 22 of our favorite mountain spots.
When the threads of life get tangled, there’s one place where North Carolina knitters go to get advice, share joys and sorrows, and create something together: the couch at their favorite yarn shop.
