Every porch has a history, a tale told through its architecture and owners. In Transylvania County, one special porch has seen more than a century of change, its story forever tied to the creation, ruination, and rebirth of Lake Toxaway.
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An Atomic Tradition in Brevard
A quirky exhibit dedicated to an even quirkier collection brings laughter to the holidays.
Brevard’s McGaha Chapel Is Tiny, but Mighty
Hidden in the woods, McGaha Chapel helped bridge a community’s divisions nearly 150 years ago. At Christmastime, folks still come together here to lift their hopeful voices in holiday song.
Through the Looking Glass
A 79-year-old barn in Transylvania County transformed one man and his family, just when they needed it most.
Songs To Live By
In Brevard, a gathering devoted to singer-songwriters and their fans keeps a mother’s wisdom and wishes alive.
Toad & Wee: Slide & Splash
North Carolinians learn at an early age to brace themselves for the chilly thrill of zooming down Sliding Rock and plunging into the cold mountain water at the bottom.
Santa’s Helpers: Ho Ho Ho, Look Out Below
Travis Weil doesn't need a sleigh — this Santa uses ropes and a harness to rappel down Chimney Rock.
At Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Let a Llama Be Your Caddie
At a small, rustic golf course near Brevard, the animals get your attention (and carry your bags), but the memories keep golfers, and their kids, coming back for more.
City Portrait: Brevard
Pisgah National Forest is the ideal amphitheater for nature’s music. But come summer, the historic hamlet next door erupts in symphonies as gorgeous as waterfalls, and old-time jams as rousing as mountain trails.
