At Biltmore Estate in Asheville, most features are purely for presentation. But a few plots of plants have a second purpose.
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Pond Mountain: Soaring Legacies
Trustworthy stewards ensure that Pond Mountain’s beauty and conservation will thrill future generations.
No Place Like Home: Land of Oz in Beech Mountain
For years, Cynthia Keller couldn’t finish watching The Wizard of Oz, for fear of the Wicked Witch. Now, as caretaker of Beech Mountain’s Land of Oz, she wakes up every day in a house at the center of the wonderful land.
A Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Biltmore
A behind-the-scenes visit to North Carolina’s grandest home reveals more than the inner workings of a mansion. Four tours illuminate the inner beauty of a bachelor turned family man.
The History of Grandfather Mountain’s Mile-High Swinging Bridge
For more than 50 years, Grandfather Mountain’s Mile-High Swinging Bridge has challenged millions of visitors to abandon solid ground and revel in some of western North Carolina’s most inspiring views.
