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Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
... hands, they become works of art. While Tommey started out making functional baskets 22 years ago, his work is now purely sculptural. ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Through thick and thin, the Biltmore Forest School planted the seeds of modern forestry
... landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, to lay out the grounds, and with Olmsted’s help, Vanderbilt recruited two of the ... courtesy of Forest History Society, Durham, NC FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Near Lake Toxaway, a one-of-a-kind native plant sanctuary preserves and restores
... have met with mixed success elsewhere, the reserve turned out to be the ideal place to grow them. Working in coordination with the ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Southern Highlands Reserve FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
A new mobile website maps out farm-to-table adventures
... 2017 A new mobile website maps out farm-to-table adventures Driving through the High Country is ... Photographs by Matt Powell/Destination by Design FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
A return to an old-fashioned logging method means a healthy future for our forests
... desperate warning cries from one woodsman to another to get out of the way. Then the telltale crack as the trunk gives way, followed by a ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Andy Lukacs-Ormond FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Standout stories from regional lore that confound and fascinate with each retelling
... just off in the distance. “You’re trying to figure out what it is when you’re staring at it,” one man tells a crowd of ... but the three-foot-high brick structure had a singular feature: a cover inlaid with opaque glass fixtures to let in at least a modicum ...
Old Fort’s Black community is creating outdoor recreational areas to rejuvenate their home
... if this town booms, so too will its real estate, crowding out the very people who live here. “I want us to develop an outdoor ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Derek DiLuzio FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail: Cashiers: Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: moderate
... east, and north. Looking east, the Chattooga River breaks out of the higher mountains, and flows into a deep, broad valley more than ... Sewell ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Going with the grain: Wood and metal combine to form exquisite furnishings
... arc of walnut on a jewelry armoire forms pulls that stand out against lighter maple drawers. “I like contradiction in my work,” he ... Brown ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Seven community leaders who found their inspiration to do good at summer camp
... acres of local wilderness that are only used a few weeks out of the year. As President of the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, he was ... Brown ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
As visitation to the Blue Ridge Parkway reaches a record high, check out some lesser-known, but worthy, stops
... to the Blue Ridge Parkway reaches a record high, check out some lesser-known, but worthy, stops Evergreen Views - ... Eddy Degroot; NPS/A. Armstrong; Murat An FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
... to live off the land. “In the 1970s, tobacco was falling out of fashion,” says Dunn, whose family looked for other sources—U-pick ... Rose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner
... go far to find something worth harvesting. As the group fans out along the trail, Muskat directs the foragers to look along the path. A ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
WNC’s guide to camping out during nature’s starkest season
... 2023 WNC’s guide to camping out during nature’s starkest season I’ll never forget my first ... cost) from options in years past. Suitable bags can feature less expensive synthetic insulation (that stays warm even when wet) but ...
Your Guide to some of Western North Carolina’s most memorable holes
... of the highest peak this side of the Mississippi, find out what it’s like to challenge a 747-yard par six, or fire a shot down a ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty— rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell
... cross-country skiing buddies and I simultaneously snapped out of gleeful adventure mode into wary silence. We’d suddenly realized ... Brown ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
... of the log and, using stone adzes, charred wood was hogged out of the center until the vessel was deep enough to carry passengers and ... Ramsey Library Special Collections, UNC Asheville FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
An architect/builder couple bring their 1960s contemporary home into the new millennium
... shape. “At that point, we realized we either needed to get out or go all the way,” Tom says. Their love for the house won out, and ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.
... country. (Unfortunately, a stretch near mile marker 6 is out of commission due to recent tornadoes, but cleanup has begun and a detour ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Asheville’s Shoji Spa & Lodge offers Japanese wellness without the frequent flyer miles
... tea from a Japanese kettle, eating rice cakes, and looking out at the mountain forest. Japan is even invoked in the landscape, where ... Photographs courtesy of Shoji Spa & Lodge FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Strike out to discover native floral treasures in WNC
... TAX:  Spring 2021 Strike out to discover native floral treasures in WNC Not just a ... bell) Cvandyke; (Partridgeberry) ForestSeasons FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
A contemporary cabin on Lake James offers enduring style and a blissfully slow pace
... the long haul. With that in mind, the Samsel team set out to create a home that would stand the test of time. Key to that outcome was ... some engineering, but the result is an architectural feature that delivers not only an impressive appearance but a radiating warmth ...
... particularly impressive in how it’s almost cantilevered out over the water. Stand in the living room or on the deck, and it’s easy to ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
Locals, especially, can confirm Western North Carolina holds a wealth of riches. From natural wonders and cultural treasures to splurge-worthy experiences, the indulgences afforded in our mountains are, in many ways, priceless.
... thrives here as much as ever. The region continues to carve out economic success in new ways from some of the bases it always sprang from: ... into relatively little packages. Visit wncmagazine.com/feature/13_best_small_towns_western_north_carolina to learn all about the ...
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
... circuit rides lead from the parking lot at 3,240 feet to top out at 4,000, near the highest pinnacle. The Wheel deal You won’t ... is close to Beech and Sugar mountains’ bike trails, which feature chairlift access. And the stellar trails at Wilkesboro’s W. Kerr ...
Outrider USA crafts electric adventure vehicles in Fletcher
... that gives them their wings back so they can get back out in the woods and adventuring again,” he says. Ausherman and cofounder ... Photographs by Joe Bolado; courtesy of Outrider USA FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
In Chunns Cove, Douglas Ellington’s fairytale cottage continues to cast a spell
... in the living room of her family’s summer retreat, looking out into the inky black night to see thousands of twinkling fireflies and the ... Ellington family; Elizabeth Hamilton Photography FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB ...
... not be the Emerald City, but it’s like a scene straight out of the Technicolor film. This eight-mile network of trails opened in May as ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature
... quality. But during the early 20th century, a blight wiped out chestnut trees and stopped bark architecture in its tracks. Today, the ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
Legends paint a larger-than-life picture of the woodsman, but at heart he was a simple man driven by curiosity
... good-natured fellow who rarely lost his temper and went out of his way to avoid conflict. And while he was inextricably connected ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  History KEYWORD TAGS:  Home ...
Celebrating old and new memories at a treasured family location
... memories spent swimming in the lake, playing bingo, sneaking out after dark to have bonfires in the woods, shooting off fireworks, and ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Megan Sheppard Photography FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  WEDDINGS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
The latest brewing trend brings foraged ingredients to hyper-local beers
... as local as you can get,” Reiser says. “When you can go out and handpick ingredients, it gives you a deeper connection to the craft.” ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Probe the pains and pleasures of climbing frozen waterfalls
... they’ll climb as much in North Carolina as they climb out of the state. Julian announces when the conditions are conducive via ... by Karsten Delap, courtesy of Fox Mountain Guides FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Around the world and back again with knitwear designer Christina Danaee
... before graduation. The result was “a giant cabled thing out of acrylic wool that I’ll never wear,” she recalls with a laugh. “It ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Amelia Fletcher FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Hospitality House nears its 35th year of housing and hunger programs
... five living in a tent in the woods, the teenager that ages out of foster care with nowhere to go. I encourage folks to take a look ... Photographs courtesy of Hospitality House FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Hiking to a summit, scanning the night sky for stars, or hunting for wild delicacies are activities best experienced in fall’s crisp temperatures, when crystal clear skies and showy foliage provide a breathtaking backdrop for a day’s chosen adventure
... www.newrivercornmaze.com; www.eliada.org Check out 50 Ways to Play for the other seasons: SPRING SUMMER ... by Austin Schmitz; (brew tour) by Andy Ormond FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Unleashing a beast, Marion hosts its first Bigfoot Fest
... the inaugural WNC Bigfoot Festival will hopefully draw him out of the woods at last. Happening September 8 in Marion, the festival ... . WRITER:  Jon Elliston FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
How Western North Carolina’s craft community became a $200 million force in our local economy
... here that if you shake a tree hard enough a potter will fall out and hit a fiber artist on the way down. The region is so endowed with ... Rose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Arts Feature KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Set out on footpaths that offer big exploration for small people
... NEW TAX:  May 2015 Set out on footpaths that offer big exploration for small people ... with the outdoors, says that kids appreciate sudden jolts of marvel. “There’s a real sparkle of exploration that happens when kids go ... Photograph courtesy of Kids in Parks FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
... of the story of how it happened rather than how it turned out at the end,” Maria says of the home, which will rust and age, but still ... Home Editor Angie Newsome at homes@wncmagazine.com. FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
Be the top chef of this year’s holiday party with our foodies’ guide to local flavors
... it’s about eating all your favorites. But before you pull out that worn and smudged recipe card for your mother’s green bean casserole ... wine courtesy of Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Shop FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Eat & Drink KEYWORD TAGS:  12 ...
Gear up and make a dash for West Virginia, where white-water thrills, world-class climbing and mountain biking, and a hip small-town outpost await in the New River Gorge
... my ride time. “There are a lot of outdoor towns out there, but in Fayetteville, you have world-class adventure literally right ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
In a quest to hold onto his twins’ childhood innocence, a father attempts the most cheerful family intervention of all—complete with elves, trees, trimmings, and a glut of hot cocoa—in a funny and heartwarming adventure played out in the Rockwellian hamlet of Highlands.
... of hot cocoa—in a funny and heartwarming adventure played out in the Rockwellian hamlet of Highlands. The elf is perfect: ... by Serge Skiba; (sign) by Nick Breedlove FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Seyl Park: Cheme Designs
... a toy dinosaur habitat. “There just wasn’t anything out there,” Seyl remembers. Most were poorly designed, made of plastic, and ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
... would then take half the money and replace the piece.” Out of that enterprise, his mother developed a passion for interior design, ... Bolick ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
... specific insight for artist Ian Brownlee. “Mythology lays out people’s assumptions about themselves and the world,” he says. Many ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages
... the lower Hickory Nut Gorge. The 2.1-mile trail (4.2 miles out-and-back) was created by partnership spearheaded by Hendersonville-based ... Conserving Carolina; (view & Trail) by Pat Barcas FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Julyan Davis' latest paintings carry a melancholy tune
... people—the culture of honor is big. It’s straight out of these old ballads. The ballads of the South have their roots in Celtic ... Haynes ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Parks & Rec
... in the Forest - Haywood Community College Sorting out the difference between a red oak and white oak is just one of the skills ... (mapping skills students) by Mike Belleme FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
... goblet emerges. “It’s exciting to get stuff out of the oven,” Katherine says. “It’s always exciting, not dangerous. I ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Arts Feature KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
A reimagined ranch home in Brevard brings the outside in
... closed-off rooms, the property was tantalizingly close, yet out of view from inside the house. “You couldn’t see out of the house ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Kevin Meechan FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  HOME & SHOPPING FEATURE SUB ...
5 epic adventures in our great outdoors
... and awesome thrills in nature. Here, we sent three writers out to cover 5 of the very best outdoor adventures in hiking, biking, rafting, ... Nantahala Outdoor Center; Wildwater Rafting FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
How the famed landscaper became Vanderbilt’s visionary
... soil and declared that the estate would have to be built “out of the whole cloth.” According to Olmsted, he asked Vanderbilt, “What ... Photographs courtesy of Biltmore Estate. FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
... his ablest lieutenants on the strongest horses to fan out ahead, searching for populated villages. The horsemen returned with ... Ross; (hot springs) courtesy of town of Hot Springs FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
A home in Asheville’s Ramble neighborhood balances contemporary design with warmth
... of the home would take shape. But while this eye-catching feature sets expectations for a decidedly modern design, the result is far from ... and exposed wooden beams that extend from the inside out. There’s a hint of Asian inspiration in the torii gate-style front ...
An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence
... popularity among women since the Hunger Games film came out last year. During the lesson, I imagine channeling the main character, ... Deal ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
An Insider's Guide to Charleston's Lowcountry leisure
... parasailing experience). Tidal Wave rents Jet Skis and boats out of the Marina, or hire them to tow you around on a banana boat ride. ... & Recreation Commission; 4 beers) by Brett Tighe FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Meet a group of outdoor entrepreneurs who mix business and pleasure in the pursuit of great gear
... the state makes up for it. Grimm and Kearse frequently head out to test their gear on nearby rocky crags and boulders. Though many ... by Eric Crews, Rita Larkin & Melissa Reardon FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
... rich with varied forms of vegetation, with incidents growing out of the vicinity of springs and streams and pools, steep banks and rocks, ... Law Olmsted National Historic Site; Jon Elliston FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
New local reads worth taking home for the holidays
... equipment many legal distillers use and by all the flavors out there. I suspect they would also scoff at the lack of any real adrenaline ... Photograph (Pierce) by Robin T. Parish FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Get up close and personal with the season’s most striking feathered friends
... Tribble.  A cornucopia of colorful and vocal birds are out and about this spring. In the following pages, discover a sampling of their ... Alan Lenk James Poling & Sally Siko FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Even in the depths of the cold season, these lower-elevation routes keep the wheels turning
... greenway network combines diverse natural settings on three out-and-back sections, one of which incorporates two internal loops to vary the ... courtesy of Rutherford County & Jason Sanderford FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
... will spark culinary inspiration every time you look out the window. BLUEBERRIES look gorgeous in every season: heavy ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance
... to run a marathon—immediately. “I was overweight and out of shape, but she knows better than anyone else that if I want to do ... harlan, photographs (4) courtesy of doug thompson FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Three uniquely talented crafters begin residency at Olive’s Porch
... to ten hours a day, sometimes. It’s good, though, to get out of that and engage with the community.”  The Artist in Residence ... courtesy of John C. Campbell Folk School FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
A mountain man who led the way to our outdoor life
... logo-emblazoned pickup truck, “over a red mud road out in no man’s land and almost got stuck,” she wrote. Actually, they did ... Smith Memorial sign) courtesy of Randy Tarpley FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
25 fall foliage adventures that are big on color and light on crowds
... we have many more species here, and the color is more spread out and individualized.” That’s why Neufeld directs people to ... of the Biltmore Company; (Winery) by Ben Hermann FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Mark your calendar! From food and drink fêtes to cultural celebrations and musical blowouts...
... for identifying the most able soldiers is still carried out today around the world in celebrations of Scottish heritage. Since Western ... CITY OF MORGANTON; (PUNKIN CHUNKIN) BY BOB WALTERS FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
A county torn apart during the Civil War still remembers the men killed at Shelton Laurel
... that Tweed, who was married to one of the Sheltons, found out about Sheriff Ransom Pleasant Merrill’s unscrupulous business deals. One ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  History KEYWORD TAGS:  Home ...
The towers that once helped the mountains ward off blazes are finding new lives as hiking destinations
... person,” has a knack for hiking challenges, knocking out the GSMNP 900 (hiking all trails within the park), the Pisgah 400 (all ... Mountain) by Jonathan Perry, sweetwilder.com FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns
... raconteur of the inn’s history, Manager Mark Jones points out that “the new inn was built at the height of The Great Depression, so the ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
When rare snowfalls blanket the mountains, the brave risk life and limb to ski the backcountry
... manicured slopes. It’s solitary, peaceful, and difficult. Out here, if you want to ski down a mountain, you have to ski up the mountain ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
A visionary effort to create a statewide trail has been 40 years in the making. With the path now finished in Western North Carolina and a groundswell of support rising in the East, the completion of North Carolina’s most monumental natural treasure is on the horizon.
... explains, “It was such a spiritual experience, with no one out on the beaches. My daughter was with me when we saw a sea turtle protection ... Ciotta; Photograph courtesy of Jennifer Pharr Davis FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Three local households live large in fewer square feet
... an otherwise windowless room. For Thomas, the condo’s best feature is access to downtown. “I grew up playing just about every sport,” ... music venues. Unlike the customers 75 years ago who drove out of the building in a new car, Thomas is just as content to leave her wheels ...
Meet 11 leaders in the quest to conserve WNC’s natural areas
... much of it in Rutherford County, where she was raised. Out of that initial effort came the South Mountains Game Land, which now ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...