Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Images of Western North Carolina 2024

We reviewed 130 entries—totaling to more than 500 photos —to our photo contest this year. What’s even more impressive? You cast nearly 6,000 votes for the Readers’ Choice contest.

Leading Ladies of Past and Present

Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina

Charted Wilderness

Exploring the national parks of Western North Carolina

Preserved on Paper

From a GSMNP archivist comes a collection of missives from the mountains

Natural Growth

Uptick in animals leads to exhibition renovations

Eastern Spotted Skunk (Spilogale putorius)

One of two native skunks, this pungent critter comes out to play in spring

Winning Bids

A mountain auctioneer shares stirring stories from the trade

Newsflash - Spring 2024

The latest from throughout Western North Carolina

One Flight Wonder - Chicago, Illinois

This spring, head to the Windy City for all-new performances, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and modern architecture

A Weaving Tradition

The owners of Silver River Chairs and their work preserving and teaching the art of chair caning

Coming Together

Two families share space—and a friendship—on Lake Toxaway

Dream Homes 2024

How To Build Your Dream Home

Love It! - Spring 2024

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New Beers on the Block

New releases from popular local breweries

Farm Fresh

Warren Wilson College’s new general store offers student-grown food and more

Keep It Cool

Enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic Southern cocktail

New & Notable - Spring 2024

Two Buncombe County eateries that double as market spaces, a West Coast brewery’s new Asheville location, dining at a High Country inn, and a family-owned locale in Black Mountain

Last Page - Deneece Harrell

“I am inspired by the desire to express beauty and hope through brokenness and flaws, integrated with imagery of value in healing and restoration.”