Kathryn Ray

Boone professor Ray Russell’s amateur interest in meteorology sparked the region’s top forecasting service

Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.

Pick your next bottle with an eye on label design

After 40 years, Davis Donut House still delights with classics