Whether you’re into water activities, handcrafted art or intergalactic adventures, the Asheville area offers something for everyone this weekend. From outdoor excursions and live music to local craft fairs and a Star Trek-themed event, we have your definitive list of things to do in our weekend guide.
The newly protected Vein Mountain Connector in McDowell County expands the developing Wilderness Gateway State Trail
Hydrating and staying cool are going to be very important these next few days
A Shrek-themed rave, Halloween in the summertime and an all-day celebration in Cherokee, N.C. are among the things to do in the 828 this weekend. Read our full guide for more.
“Unto These Hills” has been running in Cherokee, N.C. for 75 years. The outdoor drama, chronicling the formation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the tragedy of the Trail of Tears, is a tour-de-force of Cherokee culture and a defining example of the unique power of open-air theater.
Live music, food trucks and hiking highlight summer at the NC Arboretum in Asheville
One of the first major repair projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has been completed in the High Country region of Western North Carolina.
North Carolina has embarked on a week-long celebration of all things moth. From Saturday, July 19–Sunday, July 27, the night-flying insects are the focus of National Moth Week, a global effort to encourage citizen science through the documentation of moths.
The child became trapped on the far side of the river during a sudden flash flood
The initiative comes in response to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene and aims to improve the department’s readiness for emergencies