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Travel

5 Cool Mountain Towns to Explore this Summer

When you’re longing to escape the humidity, head to these charming High Country towns off the Blue Ridge Parkway for unforgettable adventures.

by Jodi Helmer
Quiz

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Blue Ridge Parkway?

Nothing showcases our hazy mountains and fall foliage quite like this legendary road.

by Alan Hodge
Living in North Carolina

In the Land of Waterfalls

So you want to be a nature photographer? Take a trip with a professional shooter as he captures the beauty of falling water.

by Morgan Sykes
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Waterfalls

Find out what an award-winning photographer and an expert guide have to say about chasing North Carolina’s stunning cascades — and how to snap frame-worthy photos of your favorite falls.

by Tamiya Anderson
Podcasts

Isolated Together on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

In the third episode of Away Message's fourth season, we meet a couple that's finding out what it's like to be alone in nature without ever being apart from your spouse.

by Jeremy Markovich
A Love Note to North Carolina

Morning Glory in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Getting away from it all isn’t easy, but the rewards are many: The simplicity of a cabin kitchen. The joy of togetherness. The day’s first cup of coffee, sipped as the sun rises over the mountains.

by Drew Perry
Food

Highland Avenue in Hickory

In Hickory, a city that prides itself on craftsmanship, Highland Avenue restaurant’s thoughtful take on Southern cuisine fits right in.

by Jodi Helmer
April 2011

Keeper of Things Great and Small

An excitable rat terrier mutt scuffles underfoot as Sara Smith unlocks the side door to her Hayesville home and ushers . . .

by Heidi Coryell Williams
April 2011

About Face: Catawba Valley Pottery

The first time Diane Aurit encountered Catawba Valley face jugs, she was not impressed. But today, dozens of the quirky creations fill her office and bring a smile to her face.

by Elizabeth Leland
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