A Thanksgiving bird from Hickory Nut Gap Farm tells the story of a family that farms with love and intention. For generations, they’ve chosen methods that are good for their livestock, their land, and their community.
High in the Hills: 3 Places to Peep this Fall
Explore three western destinations where you can sip at picturesque vineyards, hike to waterfalls, see stunning mountain scenery during iconic drives, and attend a pumpkin festival.
A 7-County Guide to the Smokies
Take a trip to this far-west corner of North Carolina and use our county-by-county guide to fill your itinerary with mile-high overlooks and cozy lodges, rushing rivers and waterfalls, favorite shops and restaurants, and thrilling mountain adventures.
Next Stop: Fine Dining at Grand Olde Station
Lake Toxaway’s train depot has turned into a cozy space where diners learn about the area’s history over approachable and refined dishes.
Year of the Trail: 3 Trails for Backpacking
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
Monthly Extras
2024 JUNE Greek Salad With Feta Vinaigrette This cool and crisp . . .
A Chance of Flurries
Dancing, floating, falling from the sky: When snowflakes grace us with their presence, they inspire creativity, showing us familiar landscapes in a whole new light.
5 Festive North Carolina Christmas Parades
In small towns and big cities across the state, smiling faces line the streets (and waterfronts) as communities gather to celebrate the season — and get a sneak peek at Santa.
Mountain Moods
In western North Carolina, there’s a place for everyone: artists and epicures, locals and visitors, explorers and kick-back-and-relaxers. Down in the valleys, high on the peaks, around every bend in the road, communities with identities all their own remind us that our mountains contain multitudes.
