At the Folk Art Center just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, artisans share the language of Appalachian craft with younger generations.
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Mileposts & Memories: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway
We followed the Blue Ridge Parkway down through North Carolina, from Cumberland Knob just below the Virginia state line all the way to Cherokee, compiling our favorite vistas along the way.
A Road’s Refrain
On fall break from college in the early 1980s, a writer and his loyal English setter took a road trip from Watauga County to the Qualla Boundary, accompanied by the sweet sounds of fiddles, banjos, and high-lonesome harmonies.
10 Beautiful Places to Go Stargazing in NC
Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Nothing showcases our hazy mountains and fall foliage quite like this legendary road.
5 Spectacular Spots Worthy of a “Rhod” Trip
For some of the best rhododendron views in North Carolina, you’ll have to hop in the car — and then take a hike!
A Love Note to North Carolina: The Two-Lane Life
Pull off the interstate: From mountain blacktops to coastal byways, the soul of North Carolina lives on roads less traveled.
Luxe Lofts
Choose your own adventure at this chic, historic loft in downtown Asheville.
Toad & Wee: Off the Map
Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the best-laid plans of boys and their parents take a back seat to spontaneous discoveries and mountain magic.
