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.
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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.
10 Spots for a Magnificent Mountain Meal
Stop by one of these storied spots to make your mountain trip a little more delicious.
NC Icons: Mountain Primer
Find out what makes our ancient Appalachian Mountains so magnificent in this primer on our peaks.
Big Memories in a Tiny Shack
In the shadow of Whiteside Mountain in Jackson County sits the Grimshawes Post Office, an eensy-weensy wooden building that old-timers fondly remember and newcomers visit on hiking excursions around Cashiers and Highlands.
Around Town: Wilkes
Two towns with a common heritage of music, moonshine, and mountain biking are the perfect base for exploring the wealth of beauty and culture that this county has to offer.
The Everything Root
A cure-all to many, wild ginseng is still hunted and sold in Blue Ridge counties. Protecting it takes vigilance, know-how, and, sometimes, even a stakeout.
Photo Essay: Black Mountain
This Buncombe County community boasts a lively downtown rich in good food, cultural arts, and friendly faces. It's a perfect destination for a day trip — but you may find yourself wanting to pull up a rocking chair and stay in this mountain town much longer.
Beyond the Call of Duty at Veterans Healing Farm
On a farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Henderson County, volunteers give veterans something many of them sorely need: camaraderie.
