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Like a Local: Forest City & Bostic
In these small-town, foothills communities, businesses are run by the people, for the people. From handmade doughnuts to craft distilled malt whisky, these towns thrive on both tradition and originality.
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Where Lumber Ruled, Nature Reigns on Lake Logan
On a remote lake in Haywood County, just beyond earshot of Canton’s paper-mill whistle, a forgotten getaway for timber barons tells a story of commerce, conservation, and the true value of trees.
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Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Wai Mauna Standup Paddleboard Tours
Have the French Broad River all to yourself at sunrise with Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours and experience the water from a new perspective atop a standup paddleboard.
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Photo Essay: Exploring Asheville’s Montford Neighborhood
In a neighborhood just north of busy downtown Asheville, grand old houses with soft beds, gourmet breakfasts, and wide, friendly porches say, “Come on in. Won’t you stay awhile?”
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Like a Local: Hendersonville
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in Hendersonville; much of what made the region a popular destination 200 years ago — like its agriculture, climate, and historic downtown district — are still important parts of its identity today.
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Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Hood Huggers International
Hood Huggers tours introduce visitors (and reintroduce locals) to an often overlooked, but powerfully prominent, community in Asheville.
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At Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Let a Llama be Your Caddy
At a small, rustic golf course near Brevard, the animals get your attention (and carry your bags), but the memories keep golfers, and their kids, coming back for more.
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Rare Total Solar Eclipse Visible in Western North Carolina on August 21
This month, a rare total solar eclipse will darken the sky in western North Carolina, while illuminating once-in-a-lifetime memories.
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Home Away From Home at the Gideon Ridge Inn in Blowing Rock
Stunning mountain views accompany every moment, from tea on the terrace to dinner in the conservatory, at this storied summer home in Blowing Rock.