Devised in the North Carolina mountains, the famed Yaller Hammer trout fly ties an angler to history, heritage, and — if he’s lucky — a catch to remember.
Getting Some Air with Navitat Canopy Adventures
Today’s Tarzans and Janes trade jungle vines for zip lines in Barnardsville.
Riding the Rails at Tweetsie
Tweetsie. If the name alone doesn’t make you smile, memories of visiting the Wild West-themed railroad will put a grin on your face.
Yurts Offer Luxury in the Rugged Nantahala Gorge
A yurt resort overlooking Fontana Lake offers campers far more than s’mores.
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.
Discovering Linville Gorge’s Majestic Waterfall
At the bottom of Linville Gorge, a waterfall emits a powerful, ceaseless pull.
Photo Essay: Mountain Apples
A is always for apple, but in western North Carolina, it’s especially so in autumn.
Lake Lure, Jade Jewel in the West
On August 21, 1987, the film Dirty Dancing premiered, and audiences all over the world fell in love with Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle.
On The Road: At The Fontana Dam, The Height Is Not The Most Impressive Part
A 480-foot-tall concrete behemoth in a remote corner of North Carolina can put on a show, if you're there at the right time.
