Take a winery-hopping tour, put your hiking boots on, and listen to bluegrass music in two former mill towns turned outdoor playgrounds on the Yadkin River.
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A Place to Call Home
In Elkin, transplants and travelers alike are drawn by a welcoming community built on amazing local vineyards, natural beauty, and North Carolina hospitality.
The Land of Wool & Wine
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery near Elkin has been many things: a family getaway for a textile dynasty, a dairy farm, a company retreat. Today, it weaves each of those threads into a rich tapestry.
Downtown: Elkin
This mountain town draws hikers and shoppers: When Main Street doubles as a hiking trail, you get the best of both worlds.
How Elkin Became a Trail Town
In the latest episode of Away Message, we find out how a quiet place in the foothills went crazy for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Away Message Season 4: All About the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
What’s it like to cross North Carolina on foot? We followed two groups of hikers as they tried to make their way across the state.
Elkin
In the heart of wine country, a little, old town ages into a dynamic place that stands on the edge of miraculous.
Savory Tomato-Basil Pie
Monterey Jack cheese and fresh basil highlight the flavors of this old-fashioned tomato pie.
Old-Time Peach Crumb Pudding
This easy dessert recipe from Revolutionary Cooks is a great way to use ripe peaches from your favorite orchard.
