Before heading back down the mountain, discover edible riches in Boone.
Ramped Up
In western North Carolina, ramps are a rite of spring — a pungent mountain treasure whose rise from forest floor to fine dining honors the foodways of Appalachia.
Rooted in Family at Singletree Heritage Kitchen
Housed within a former service station, a Waynesville restaurant pays homage to the hard work that built a family’s legacy.
Strawberry Fields Forever
Every weekend from spring through fall, The Ten Acre Garden in Canton throws a pizza party to showcase the freshest picks of the season.
A Mountain Menagerie in Waynesville
Make like the cool “kids” — and mini horses, alpacas, and llamas — and celebrate spring break on a farm in Haywood County.
Swing for the Hills
For decades, golfers from around the Southeast have flocked to a family-owned resort in Cruso for a tee time with a view.
Haywood, Handmade
An art collective in Canton brings together a community of veteran craftspeople and welcomes new ones into the fold.
In Search of Mountain Cheeses
A curd connoisseur travels to the Blue Ridge to find the pastures, caves, and people shaping western North Carolina’s most memorable cheeses.
Where to Find Ramps in Western NC
Ramp season may be fleeting, but when the wild onions start appearing in our state, these five farm markets and roadside produce stands share the brief but beloved bounty.
