With each guest she welcomes, a steward of the historic Lovill House honors the home’s legacy — and her own family’s High Country roots.
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Going Up
Our editor in chief reflects on how views from above — whether from the heights of a college football stadium or a scenic mountain overlook — inspire a deep sense of wonder and connection to the landscape below.
In Search of Fall Color in the Blue Ridge Mountains
An Appalachian State University professor explores the mountains to find the telltale shades of autumn. Then he shares on social media the best places to find the most color in nature.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About College Football in North Carolina?
It’s football season, and our love for tailgates and touchdowns burns bright.
Living Cliffside
A retired biology professor at Appalachian State University studies the new species, the rare species, and the really old species that grow on Linville Gorge cliffs.
The Golden Age of Camping
Forget roughing it. Our nylon tents, weather apps, and freeze-dried trail chow can’t hold a candle to the comforts of camping a century ago. In Pisgah Forest, the adventures of happy campers like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and George Vanderbilt inspire classic campouts today.
Appalachian State Creates Students of the Slopes
On snow days, there’s one class at Appalachian State University that’s never canceled: ski school. For more than 50 years, the state’s second-oldest ski mountain has groomed generations of fearless — some might say foolhardy — Southern skiers.
Appalachian State Fans Take School Spirit on the Road
Home-field advantage is fine, but the true nature of Appalachian State football emerges when the team and its fans get out of town.
A Guide to North Carolina’s College Mascots
The only way we could get this motley crew of birds, beasts, and men to pose together was to illustrate them. But the rivalries between these Division I good luck charms are good-natured — we think.
