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October 2015

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Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Mac ’n’ Cheese

A tried-and-true cool weather meal, with a pimento cheese-inspired twist.

by Wendy Perry
Cheoah River rafting
Western

Rafting Gone Rogue

The Cheoah River is clogged with trees, underwater dangers, and big water. It’s almost too dangerous to raft. Just ask one of the few who’ve made it down.

by Jeremy Markovich
transylvania county waterfalls
Travel Guides

A Guide to Transylvania County’s Waterfall Hikes

If you don’t mind working for your waterfalls, lace up your hiking boots and journey to Transylvania County. The hikes are strenuous, but the payoff is sublime.

by Our State Staff
linville gorge
Western

Discovering Linville Gorge’s Majestic Waterfall

At the bottom of Linville Gorge, a waterfall emits a powerful, ceaseless pull.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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History

A Tartan of Our Own

The dyed woolen cloth makes a lovely scarf or a fetching tie, but the distinctive Carolina tartan pattern represents so much more.

by Fiona Ritchie
Recipes

Pumpkin Pound Cake

This pound cake is subtle, full of flavor, and will make you reconsider all of your preconceived notions about America’s favorite fall spices.

by Elena Brent Rosemond-Hoerr
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