July-August 2017

July-August 2017

At schools throughout the mountains, experiential education takes students out of the classroom and into the world
The Ultimate Guide to the Great American Solar Eclipse in WNC
Tweetsie Railroad celebrates 60 years as a kingpin of mountain family tourism
The city's oldest theater receives a monumental revamp
Classical meets kid-hop in Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s latest recording
The new American Museum of the House Cat pays purr-fect tribute to felines
Distance: 7.6 miles round-trip; Difficulty: Strenuous
The Asheville-area music industry’s economic impact is adding up
Rising novelist David Joy sheds light on mountain life through exquisitely told dark tales
WCU reprints legendary outdoorsman’s mountain memoir
Conductor Keith Lockhart inspires the next generation at Brevard Music Center
For 10 years, Muddy Sneakers has shared the magic of outdoor learning
Hit the road to five off-the-beaten-path historic sites that hold lessons aplenty
Chef Adam Hayes embraces an Appalachian staple
A new mobile website maps out farm-to-table adventures
Make life sweeter and find more ways to enjoy the sweet nectar
Green River Picklers kicks it up a notch this summer
Boca in Hickory offers up a perfectly-balanced rum refresher
The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations
“My work is a constant exploration. I’m always experimenting to move the process forward.”
A new podcast tunes in to mountain music milestones
The latest from throughout the region
Great local goods and artistry in shades of blue