Set apart by climate, soil, and geography, each of North Carolina’s grape-growing regions produces wines that are just as distinct.
Blue Ridge
Beyond Bluegrass in Wilkesboro
Sing a different tune in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains, where you’ll find hiking and mountain biking, apple orchards, famous festivals, and artisan craft trails.
The Blowing Rock: A Love Story
At more than a billion years old, this ancient outcrop captured human imagination, inspired a legend, and became one of the state’s earliest travel attraction. Our fascination with The Blowing Rock endures — and keeps drawing us west.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Winter Outlook
Our editor in chief reflects on the North Carolina views that leave her spellbound.
Dawn’s Early Light
On New Year’s Day and each frosty morning after, dawn breaks clear and bright across our state, from coastal whitecaps to mountain snowcaps. In North Carolina, the brilliance of a winter sunrise brings the promise of fresh possibilities.
Storybook Stays in Hendersonville
A couple has transformed Brightwaters, a former resort tucked among the hardwoods of Henderson County, into a compound of cozy cabins where vacationers are writing a fresh chapter on Blue Ridge getaways.
Quiz: Follow the River
North Carolina’s mountain landscapes are shaped by flowing water. Our western rivers, streams, and creeks are steadfast, always leading us home.
Celebrate a Blue Ridge Summer in Boone
Go on an adventure, see stunning mountain views, listen to live music, and dine outdoors this summer.
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.
