Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented damage to western North Carolina. Our editors followed up with people, businesses, and places featured in our October 2024 issue to see how they fared and how you can support those still recovering.
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Gallery of Hope
Inside the North Tower at Mission Hospital in Asheville, one of the state’s largest collections of locally commissioned art brings the healing power of color and light to those who need it most.
3 Perspectives on Triple Falls
There’s more to Triple Falls than cascading good looks. Admirers from three different areas of expertise offer a chance to see one of Transylvania County’s most iconic natural wonders from new perspectives.
7 Ways to Hit Reset in the Mountains
Escape to the peaceful towns of Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus for a relaxing retreat.
A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala
Celebrate the season in this mountain town — no matter what time of year you visit.
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.
Natural Beauty in Blowing Rock
Marvel at Blue Ridge beauty from horseback, cast a line in a flowing mountain river filled with speckled trout, and uncover sparkling gemstones while on guided adventures in the High Country.
Greetings From Asheville: The Land of the Sky
In the late 1800s, a simple, powerful slogan lured newcomers to the sublime beauty of Buncombe County. More than a century later, the Asheville skyline still beckons.
Old Made New in Polk County
Stay in a historic home turned modern mountain inn, dig into a cheese board at a farmstead creamery, hike in the footsteps of Revolutionary War militiamen, and sip wine by the fire during a getaway to the Foothills.
