EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published in January 2011. Since its publication, the Glen Alpine Depot in Burke County has . . .
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“Under old management” is not a marketing strategy likely to blaze any new trails, but it sure works for Judy . . .
Breakfast in North Carolina: Dan’l Boone Inn
There's a reason why this spot continues to rank among North Carolinians' favorite breakfast options.
Fly Fishing in North Carolina
Where well-stocked waters and gorgeous settings add up to the perfect day.
Cashiers
Far away and high above, drift into the landscape and stories of this tiny mountain village.
Valle Crucis
Visitors flock to Valle Crucis for its mountain beauty and historic charm. Underneath the obvious appeal, however, lies a generous spirit that built the small town and continues to sustain it.
The History of Grandfather Mountain’s Mile-High Swinging Bridge
For more than 50 years, Grandfather Mountain’s Mile-High Swinging Bridge has challenged millions of visitors to abandon solid ground and revel in some of western North Carolina’s most inspiring views.
The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians’s Story of Survival
In the Great Smoky Mountains, a story of survival, endurance, and identity unfolds through the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.
Southern Historian at Heart
Professor and author Dan Pierce honors his own roots as he explores Southern history for his books and his classes at The University of North Carolina at Asheville.