Just in time for the busy spring tourist season, the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen a stretch of roadway connecting the popular Craggy Gardens and Mt. Mitchell State Park areas.
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Blue Ridge Parkway releases first ever comprehensive management plan
The Blue Ridge Parkway’s new plan aims to provide guidance for perpetuating natural systems, preserving cultural resources, and providing opportunities for high-quality visitor experiences along the parkway for the next 20+ years. After more than 75 years since the parkway was established, this is its first comprehensive management plan.
Blue Ridge Roller Girls win two in doubleheader at Ag Center
A July 7 doubleheader at the WNC Ag Center featured teams from Gainsville, Fla., and Raleigh, N.C., and provided double wins for the local roller-derby women. (Leigh Eva Lye Salmon hits the deck hard while fans react in various ways. Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Live from Bonnaroo: Xpress dispatch
The 11th annual Bonnaroo music festival is off and running, and Xpress is here to bake in the sun and navigate the endless crowds so you don’t have to. But it’s not all misery and exhaustion. Aside from the dozens of stellar shows, standup comedians, cinema tent, dance parties and general reckless abandon that are inherent to the festival, this year stands to be one of the coolest (temperature wise) Bonnaroos on record.
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa will be sold to KSL Capital Partners
KSL Capital Partners, LLC announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Asheville’s historic Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa.
Tuckasegee River, biodiversity, revives after dam removal two years ago
“If you are an angler, boater, fish or bug, the Tuckasegee River is better with the Dillsboro Dam removed,” says U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist Mark Cantrell. (photo by Gary Peeples, Asheville Field Office, USFWS)
Bird buzz: Wild Bird Unlimited hosts free workshop Sunday, April 15
The hummingbirds are back in our area but do they just pass through your garden?
Conscious Party
What: The Fiddlers of Madison County to benefit The Madison County Arts Council. Where: The Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. When: Saturday, March 10. Two shows: 4 and 8 p.m. $20. Info: http://www.madisoncountyarts.com or 649-1301. Why: Fiddlers, banjo players and bluegrass-lovers alike flock to the quiet back roads of Madison […]
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers the chance to discover local music, indulge in local sweets, browse local artists and more. As always, we highlight a host of low-cost events to keep you entertained on a budget.
Totally Tubular
What: Break out your neon snow pants and radical leg warmers for the Town of Beech Mountain’s Totally ‘80s Ski Weekend. Swish down the slopes just like the guys from Hot Tub Time Machine (think mullets and Members Only jackets). Live music kicks off the weekend with 1980s rockers Buick McKane. A tribute band will […]
From Boots to Books
What: The N.C. Arboretum’s Natural Garden Trail has its secrets. No, it’s not a hidden message on the bottom of a hiker’s shoe. Nor is it a clandestine vine climbing an unknown tree. If you search carefully, there’s a small box lurking along the trail. What’s inside? Only intrepid geocachers will know for sure. Geocaching, […]
And a-geocaching we’ll go: adventures at the N.C. Arboretum
The N.C. Arboretum’s Natural Garden Trail has its secrets. No, it’s not a hidden message on the bottom of a hiker’s shoe. (photo by Michael Oppenheim)
Eat this vacation
a href=”“Just when you think this town couldn’t possibly get any cooler, another dog-friendly brewery opens its doors just a step away from one of your favorite migratory food trucks. As much as I love this city with all my heart, there are moments when the coolness factor hits overload. Most of these moments occur […]
From Andalusia to WNC
What: You don’t have to travel to Spain to enjoy flamenco dance. Western Carolina University is bringing Spanish music and dance to the region with the "La Pasion Flamenca," featuring the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana dance company. Women will whirl around in elaborate dresses and men will show off their sultry moves while transporting the […]
Which tree do I see?
What: The leaves are down and the buds aren’t quite out yet. So how do you know what kind of tree you’re admiring? RiverLink has the key: a winter tree-identification walk along the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay. The guided tour starts with a hands-on presentation so you know what to look for. Then the group will […]
From Andalusia to WNC
What: You don’t have to travel to Spain to enjoy flamenco dance. Western Carolina University is bringing Spanish music and dance to the region with the "La Pasion Flamenca," featuring the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana dance company. Women will whirl around in elaborate dresses and men will show off their sultry moves while transporting the […]
Which tree do I see?
What: The leaves are down and the buds aren’t quite out yet. So how do you know what kind of tree you’re admiring? RiverLink has the key: a winter tree-identification walk along the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay. The guided tour starts with a hands-on presentation so you know what to look for. Then the group will […]
Crafty kids
What: There’s nothing like crafts to spice up history. Children above the age of 9 are invited to learn about the settlers of the late 1880s at a program called “Oh Pioneers.” Kids will make a pioneer craft to take home, and a barn dance will close out the festivities. “The pioneer settlers of the […]
A blast of cold air
What: Eat chili, jump into freezing cold water and see ice carved masterpieces at Blowing Rock Winterfest. Opening day, Thursday, Jan. 26, features an array of food from Blowing Rock’s most notable restaurants and a winter ale tasting. Get some free hot chocolate on Friday, huddle around a campfire and hear Beverly "Guitar" Watkins and […]
Catch Orion’s belt
What: If you think that all you need to see the constellations is a clear night sky, think again. Nothing quite compares to viewing the sky through a radio telescope and the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute has a powerful one. The focus of this week’s observations will be Orion, Taurus and the lesser-known Lepus. The […]
Roving retrospective
What: No need to drive to New York City to see Pat Passlof’s work. The late abstract expressionist curated her own retrospective before her death in November and this celebrated exhibition will be on display in two WNC locations. If you’d like to see both exhibits, but don’t want to drive between Asheville and Cullowhee, […]
