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Hiking in the snow along the Mountains to Sea Trail
12.25.25
Enjoy the Tradition of First Day Hikes at State Parks
For outdoor enthusiasts, one of the best ways to kick off the new year is by participating in a "First Day Hike." Last year, however, many of the state parks...
Adventure, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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A mural at the Hendersonville trail head for the Ecusta Trail
09.30.25
Fall in the City of Four Seasons
Hendersonville is known as “The City of Four Seasons” because of its year-round beauty, but it’s OK to have a not-so-secret favorite: Fall!
Adventure, Fall Foliage Primer, Local Flavor, Travel
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Picking the perfect pumpkin at a pumpkin patch
08.21.25
Five Favorite Farm-Inspired Fall Pastimes
Fall is when the stories we’ll tell the rest of our lives arise from the joys we share with family and friends. It’s when our senses are invigorated by the...
Adventure, Fall Foliage Primer, Local Flavor, Travel
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The Valle Country Fair in Valle Crucis, NC
08.14.25
Fall is Filled with Festivities
In the fall, we typically celebrate the harvest, the last warm days before winter makes its presence known, the colorful fall leaves, and the sense of community coming together. This...
Adventure, Fall Foliage Primer, Local Flavor, Travel
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John and Faye cooper circa 1980 on the left and today with daughter Lisa on the right.
05.29.25
45 Years Ago: The Cooper Family Legacy
This week we’re joining Mr. Peabody and stepping into the Wayback Machine. As he adjusts the dials to get us to Valle Crucis in late 1979 and early 1980, we’ll...
Adventure, Behind The Scenes, Inspiration, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites
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Fireflies in a night sky
05.08.25
Stars of the Mountains
Fireflies are a sure sign that summer is here. There are about 150 species of fireflies in the United States and Canada, but there are some that have special qualities...
Adventure, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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