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.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
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.
Bear With Us
A couple shares their experiences with Smoky Mountain black bears so others will know how to react if they have a close encounter of the ursine kind.
Apples
In North Carolina, apples are our sweet and tart stars of autumn.
NC Icons: Trout Fishing
Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.
Soak in the Trees
In the forests around Asheville, bathing in the serenity and beauty of the pines and oaks and walnut trees makes it feel as though time stands still.
