WNC Magazine Digital Edition

Summer 2026

Ideas for this magazine sometimes strike at unpredictable times, like as I glided 100 feet in the air over rainforest and riverbed in Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest this spring. Held by little more than cables, carabiners, and courage, I wondered what other wild ways a person could venture through the open sky. So sparked the inspiration behind our high-flying feature (“Sky-high Adventures,” page 84), in which writer Melissa Reardon outlines 50-plus bold options for getting your feet off the ground and your head in the clouds right here in Western North Carolina’s backyard.

Spring 2026

Spring Refresh

Sometime around mid-March, my deep morning inhalations center less on gathering warmth from that first cup of black coffee and more on drawing in a long-awaited breath of spring. The shift feels subtle yet momentous, a promise that sunnier days are just over the horizon. For many, this season marks a fresh beginning. 

Winter 2026

Winter Reflections

Western North Carolina locals are used to the frosty winter temperatures that cool down our region this time of year, but for visitors, the cold can feel daunting. However, I encourage everyone to brave the chill—it’s certainly worth it to observe the winter grandeur on display. After all, there’s nothing more stunning than a snowfall on the Blue Ridge Mountains. Plus, we’ve got plenty of creative ways to keep warm all season long.