Each year, families forgo a traditional Thanksgiving weekend to gather in Black Mountain for intergenerational fun through folk dancing, crafts, music, and games.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
The “Newcomer”
After moving to North Carolina in the 1960s, a former Northerner has found excitement in small towns and cities across the state.
Seagrove
Close to the Sandhills, a community of talented ceramicists continues the multi-generational legacy of Seagrove pottery.
Meet the Mushroom Man
Finding fungi in Henderson County is easier when you have a self-described “fun guy,” like the owner of Deep Woods Mushrooms, helping you hunt.
Carolina Barn Dance
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.
Houses of the Holy
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.
The Smoky Mountain Fish Whisperer
A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.
The Smaller Side of the Smokies
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.
The Small-Town Girl
A restaurant owner in Graham County extends a warm welcome to locals, motorcyclists, and leaf peepers who stop in to enjoy a meal while exploring the Smokies.
