We’re so excited about the State Fair this month that we whipped up a few festive treats of our own — recipes that can be enjoyed at home, year-round.
OCTOBER 2017
Funnel Cakes
This wonky-shaped fair favorite is easier to make than you think, and a fun dessert to indulge in this fall.
Chestnut Reprise
As the embattled tree attempts a comeback, Blowing Rock’s legendary Green Park Inn does its part by showcasing the wood and nurturing saplings.
Watch: How to Make Caramel Apples with Salted Peanuts
These sweet and salty caramel apples are festive and delicious.
Above & Beyond
They are our inland lighthouses, the fire towers of western North Carolina. Long ago decommissioned as regular lookouts, these wobbly perches still have plenty of character and purpose. Just ask all the hikers.
The Wisdom of Trees
Forestry didn’t exist in America until two men — each with his own vision for how to protect our woodlands — arrived in western North Carolina and nurtured the profession into being.
Corn Dog Muffins
These mini-muffins are perfectly portable, making them a great snack for a lunch box, a picnic, a road trip, or a potluck. It's just a bonus that they're adorable, making our favorite fair food a little more refined.
10 Great Mountain Towns
It’s jacket weather, cider season, trail time. For a few glorious weeks, our western hamlets revel in their true colors.
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
History abounds at this iconic resort in Hickory Nut Gorge.
