July/August 2018

July/August 2018

The mountains’ mineral history is a gift that keeps on giving
Meet five exceptional dogs that lead the pack in Western North Carolina. These pups sniff out drugs, race through agility courses, model dog fashion, and guard farms like pros.
Your guide to this unrivaled sporting event
Glass works shine in a multi-venue summer series
Billy Edd Wheeler tells all in his tuneful new memoir
Through social media, we asked our readers to name their favorite family businesses, and you delivered with deep-rooted recommendations. Here are five that rose to the top.
Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge brings empowerment to the High Country
Busy the kids with five museums dedicated to expanding imaginations
Great hikes in Western North Carolina
The Brevard Music Festival celebrates a sensational 2018 season
Boone welcomes its first boutique hotel and rooftop bar
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Experience outdoor adventures and art aplenty in this charming town
Author Charles Frazier on his local roots, Cold Mountain, and his latest work
During a trek on Calloway Peak, a father of twins learns to loosen the reins
Graphic novelist Hope Larson weaves words and images to create new worlds
Burke County native Sam Ervin Jr. stuck to the Constitution through clashes with McCarthy, the Army, CIA, and Nixon
Discover what’s new and awesome for all ages in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee
It’s always pretty fantastic when a hard-working food truck can transition into a brick-and-mortar location.
Asheville’s new artisan distillery, Eda Rhyne, blends old mountain ingredients with a taste for fresh flavors
Get inspiration for your next cookout from the wild flavor combos at Burnsville’s Rad Dawgz
The Woodys make sweet music together at Asheville’s only venue that blends live tunes and fine dining
Beat the heat with this refreshing watermelon salad from Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co.
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
“For me, it’s about painting the dog’s energy and inner color. I truly let them talk to me.”