A mountain legend tells of Boojum, a lonely giant who fell in love with a woman named Annie and vanished with her into the misty woods of Haywood County.
On the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the story of William Robert Greer stretches from Dealey Plaza to Western North Carolina.
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville stands as both a historic landmark and the setting for lingering stories of love, loss, and memory.
Some believe Rafael Guastavino never truly left the Basilica he built, a masterpiece in life and possibly his haunt in death.
Waynesville’s Green Hill Cemetery is home to a long-running legend that auto dealer Curtis G. Logan was buried in his car.
The Cherokee legend of Spearfinger, a witch born of stone and shadow, endures as one of Appalachia’s oldest and most haunting stories.
An Asheville area hillside, a century-old chapel, and a ghost story that refuses to fade.
Step into the haunted side of the mountains with 13 ghost stories, legends, and mysteries from Asheville and Western North Carolina. From eerie cemetery tales to mountain folklore that refuses to fade, discover the chilling places and tales that still haunt the region today.
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember First Lt. Lawrence Loughran—the first Asheville soldier killed in WWI and buried at Riverside Cemetery.
From fishing and boating at Fontana Lake to swimming at Lake James, these close-to-home escapes offer the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
