Pisgah National Forest is the ideal amphitheater for nature’s music. But come summer, the historic hamlet next door erupts in symphonies as gorgeous as waterfalls, and old-time jams as rousing as mountain trails.
Family Traditions Run Deep at Washburn’s General Store
Once a stagecoach stop, Washburn’s General Store in Rutherford County is where the locals eat lunch and orders come in from around the world, although some stuff just isn’t for sale.
Hi-Wire Brewing Balances Old and New Methods in Asheville
Asheville’s Hi-Wire Brewing juggles old methods and new flavors to make showstopping beers that are both classic and creative.
Women in Brewing are Breaking the Pint Glass Ceiling
Craft brewing is no longer just a boys' club; at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville and beyond, women are making their mark in a male-dominated industry.
New Belgium Brewery Finds a Place in West Asheville
When a national brewery set up shop in the proudly independent enclave of West Asheville, it went all out to fit in. Now, neighbors are reconsidering the meaning of a word they thought they understood: local.
City Portrait: Morganton
Sheltered by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the people of this Burke County city find art and music, history and natural beauty, in the gentle peaks that surround them.
Boone’s Stick Boy Bread Company is the People’s Bakery
Hot coffee, fresh bread, and friendly faces make this Watauga County bakery a community staple for local residents and Appalachian State students alike.
Local Landmark: The Coffee Bus in Asheville
A double-decker bus parked permanently on the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Aston Street offers warm drinks, sweet treats, and a view from the top (of the bus).
The World is for Sale at a Newton Flea Market
At a flea market in Catawba County's Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds, the tastes and traditions of many cultures come alive.
