What started out as a simple family excursion turned into a life-altering event for Cristin Knowlton. “I was a lawyer living in Florida, and my son got interested in rock climbing, so we’d take trips to Western North Carolina to climb,” Knowlton said. “After that first climb, I became obsessed. I’ve gotten so into it […]
Western North Carolina is an amazing place to live! From our Blue Ridge Mountains’ majesty to our fruited valley farmlands, we experience a stunning slice of Americana right here at home. Even through the winter months, many local communities stay relatively mild and outdoor sports abound. But don’t mistake—it can get quite chilly in these […]
It’s rare that a town can boast of hosting an equal number of barbecue joints and Asian restaurants—and just as many ice cream parlors—but in Brevard, NC, it’s true. If you’re looking for a fun evening, you don’t have to go far. This cozy mountain community is within a short drive to some of the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bracken Preserve One Step Closer to Recreational Expansion Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks helps Conserving Carolina secure 34+ acres for future recreation opportunities. January 3, 2023 (Asheville, NC)—On December 29, 2022, Conserving Carolina acquired a 34.24-acre tract of land located behind Waterford Place at the entrance to Bracken Preserve. The purchase represents the culmination of […]
What are your goals for 2023 and the months ahead? Are they to try something new, get out more, and enjoy life? If so, we know how to start off the new year right! Here are more than a dozen local events across Western North Carolina to help you ring in 2023, along with […]
Are the kids in your life more excited by online video games and YouTube unboxing videos than they are about an IRL room full of toys? That can make it especially difficult when they still expect to find a pile of gifts to open on Christmas morning. Luckily, there are plenty of local small businesses […]
When you read the words “public library”, what comes to mind? For many, it’s probably an image of a severe, bespectacled old woman overseeing high shelves stuffed with old books in a room devoid of any sound save for the occasional dust-driven cough. But in Western North Carolina, public libraries offer so much more! In […]
There is so much to do and see on a typical day in Brevard! But if you’re going to launch your day on the right track, you’ll want to energize your body first thing. And for many, that means a powerful cup of coffee and a breakfast designed to kick start your day. Whether you’re […]
While shopping for groceries recently, this writer passed a woman singing “The Bear Went over the Mountain” to the baby in the carrier perched at the front of her cart. Her unexpected operatic singing style of this nursery rhyme and the fact that I hadn’t heard it in decades both caught my attention. Much like […]
A forest bird never wants a cage. Henrik Ibsen Being a small town doesn’t mean you can’t offer some of the finest charms Western North Carolina has to offer. Just ask the 7,800 residents of Brevard, the seat of Transylvania County. The town has distinguished itself as an epicenter for nearby outdoor adventures, education, art, […]
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