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October 2015

Western

Go West: A Fall Photo Essay

“Go West,” early settlers were advised, and when we want adventure, we still do so. To the Foothills, the High Country, the Land of the Sky, and the Tennessee Valley.

by T. Edward Nickens
grandfather mountain
Western

Grandfather Trail: Scale Up

A happy wanderer confronts the daunting Grandfather Trail.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
cider
Drink Local

An Apple Tree Grows in Asheville

In Beer City USA, Urban Orchard Cider Company offers an unexpected alternative.

by Graham Averill
Drink Local

Finding The Perfect Blend at Native Vines Winery

At the country’s first Native American-owned winery, the best things come from a blend: of grapes, of lives, of cultures.

by Megan Crotty
autumn nc
Features

A Season of Plenty

On pumpkins, plowshares, and the abundance of autumn.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
homeplace
Home & Garden

Homestead to Homeplace

Saving a log cabin from the threat of time in Macon County.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Western

Tandem Hang Gliding Offers New Mountain Thrills

A new perspective on the Blue Ridge. No jumping from mountains necessary.

by Ragan Robinson
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Guides

North Carolina State Fair Survival Guide

The North Carolina State Fair only comes around once a year, so make sure you do it right. Here are our tips for a great time. After all, this isn’t our first rodeo, err, State Fair.

by Katie Quine
Features

Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis Defends Dreams Through Nonprofit

Off the field, one of the Carolina Panthers' most respected players serves as an inspiration to the children he helps through his leadership academy and nonprofit organization.

by Katie Quine
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