May/June 2017

May/June 2017

Dive deep into the mountains’ greatest chasms
Enter the Spin Zone with our insider's guide to cycling in Transylvania
Tapping a rich vein of local history and present-day prospecting
The latest from throughout the region
With a boost from local musicians, Arts for Life makes healing tunes for ailing kids
North Carolina’s official state salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
May debut could be the time of WNC's life
Trek from Ox Creek Road to the historic remains of Rattlesnake Lodge
Get your outdoor music fix with these free and festive performances
A passion for paddling propels Fletcher-based Liquidlogic Kayaks
One hundred years ago, Fred Seely introduced the world to fine fabric handmade in the mountains
Offering adventures for every member of the gang
The Bistro’s philosophy, like the restaurant itself, is simple and elegant: “Eat with integrity—Live with gratitude.”
The skillets will be sizzling for this Appalachian staple
Dig into Ruth & Ranshaw’s seasonal pie that marries sweet and tart
The Cardinal in Boone serves up summer refreshment
For nearly 70 years, City Drive In has been keeping it real in Spruce Pine
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
The essence of people and places drives artist Christopher Holt to journey far
Locally sold arts and accessories, in resplendent purple
Clyde-based potter Becky Lloyd