Life in Western North Carolina is steeped in agricultural traditions. Travel to the outskirts of town and you’ll find picturesque, rural areas that are home to many small farms. From apple orchards and veggie producers to cheesemakers and flower farms, our mountain slopes supply a bounty of produce year round! In fact, some of our […]
Western North Carolina is a mosaic of warm, welcoming communities. That’s one of the reasons why the region has soared in popularity in recent years! It is just as easy to discover a private rural community in Waynesville as it is an urban condominium building overlooking bustling Asheville, an artfully-designed master planned golf community in […]
Long-time locals believe there’s something magical about the Blue Ridge Mountains. Native Cherokee peoples understand them to be sacred and eternal. Even new visitors to Western North Carolina feel there’s something special about this place. And they’re all right! The Blue Ridge Mountains stand proudly beneath our feet. But to uncover their history, we have […]
Did you know that one of the reasons for Asheville’s early growth was the quality of air across the Blue Ridge Mountains? This spring, take in big inhales of our cool mountain air as you pad through one of the region’s many running events. Are you ready to meet those new year’s goals? Would you […]
Alas, the dreams of the Jetsons have not yet come to fruition. We must still wait for flying cars, jet packs, and human-sized vacuum tubes that instantly ferry you from building to building. But across Western North Carolina, there are more ways to get around than you would think. Sure, we’re still a (regular, ground-based) […]
You live a supercharged life. In your world, moments of downtime are characterized by gold-framed sunglasses and sunset views—not leaning against your car in a sunbaked parking lot for hours. It’s easy to experience what Western North Carolina has to offer without worry or wait through Tesla’s Destination Charging network. There are 16 nearby sites […]
There’s more to a great mountain home than four walls and a roof. And at this point in the year, who wants to be under a roof, anyway? Every autumn in Western North Carolina, nature puts on a gorgeous color show of deep reds and bright yellows as the leaves transform into rich and vibrant […]
Standing majestically above all other surrounding peaks, Mount Mitchell is an incredible location to visit for scenic views, hiking, picnicking, camping, and more. Continue reading for (or click to skip down to): Mount Mitchell at a Glance Mount Mitchell History & Geography Mount Mitchell Climate, Vegetation, & Wildlife Mount Mitchell Activities & Events Camping near […]
The summer heat is still stubbornly holding out for at least a few more weeks. But for many, the quintessential activities of summer will soon come to an end. Labor Day marks the unofficial end to the season: Vacations have been had. Children are back in school. There is a slight lull in tourism across […]
Much like this writer, when storm clouds climb up and over the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they lose a lot of their steam. One of the great benefits of our mountains is the steadiness of our weather patterns. Yes, the unique topography in Western North Carolina does create the risk for occasional floods. […]
Western North Carolina (WNC) Archives – Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Real Estate Blog
