Local Stories & Mountain Guides
Where to eat, stay, and spend your days in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Explore local favorites, mountain getaways, upcoming events, and the people and places worth getting to know.
Escape to Emerald Lake: Your Private Mountain Getaway
Discover Emerald Lake in Cedar Mountain, NC — a secluded 41.6-acre retreat with a private 6-acre lake, trout pond, hiking trails, and space for weddings, reunions, or corporate getaways. Just minutes from DuPont’s waterfalls.