Staying Safe in the Summer Heat It’s summer, and that means we’re spending more time outside. Longer days come with warmer temperatures and more sun exposure. The sun gives our bodies essential nutrients, such as vitamin D, but even with all the health benefits of spending time outdoors, it’s necessary you and your family stay…
Summer 2021: New Restaurants in Asheville to Check Out This Year The pandemic was hard on small businesses, especially restaurants. Some closed up shop, and we’ll miss them in our city. But nature abhors a vacuum, and we’re beginning to see new businesses open up as people get out more. What are the new restaurants…
June is The Great Outdoors Month Long before the COVID-19 crisis, we knew that being in nature was good for our mind, body, and spirit. Throughout the last year, we gained a new appreciation for what it means to be living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We are lucky to have…
It’s National Pet Month! What better time to celebrate our furry (or feathered, or finned, or scaled) family members? Asheville has gained quite a reputation for being pet-friendly with various organizations dedicated to the appreciation and welfare of companion animals. This year, to honor pets in the WNC area, consider these resources to help you…
Best Parks in Asheville to Celebrate Spring It’s spring again! While it might have felt like we didn’t have much of a winter, I know we’re all excited about actual spring temperatures and a chance to get outside. We celebrated the Spring Equinox on March 21st this year, which also marks a year since COVID-19…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Outside If you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner or family, you are probably feeling a little down about the ongoing need for social distancing. But that doesn’t mean you have to ignore the holiday altogether. We are so lucky here in Asheville that we have plenty of opportunities to get outside.…
Make 2021 Better With These Lessons 2020 Wasn’t What We Expected: Make 2021 Better with These Lessons I think it’s safe to assume that we all want to put 2020 behind us. From March on, the entire year didn’t happen according to plan. But we had to learn to adjust our plans. Many of our…
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The Best Views in WNC Leaf season is in full swing here in Western North Carolina. The Fall Color Forecast from Romantic Asheville tells us that the highest elevations are just starting to come into peak color right now, while the city of Asheville will be vibrant by the end of the month. Have you…
Staying Fit In a COVID-19 World With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in North Carolina, some businesses, including gyms, are remaining closed. How are you staying fit and active while also staying safe and protecting the people around you? There are a few options for outdoor fitness on your own or safely with others. Let’s…