Here's a recap of the inaugural Cigar Box Guitar Festival in Robbinsville, NC: June 10, 2023. Take in the mesmerizing melodies, electrifying performances, and soulful vibes of the recent Cigar Box Guitar Festival in the charming town of Robbinsville, North Carolina! Immerse yourself in the unique sounds of handmade cigar box guitars, resonating through the serene landscape of Robbinsville. From bluesy riffs to folk-inspired harmonies, the festival showcased an array of musi

Hayesville is about as far west as you can go in North Carolina without crossing into Georgia. That remoteness is the feature. Lake Chatuge is a Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir that spreads across the state line, and the shoreline here is quieter than most people expect. The Jack Rabbit Trail system winds through terrain along the lake for hikers and mountain bikers both. The Clay County Historical & Arts Museum connects visitors to Cherokee history and the culture of th

Henderson County doesn't ask you to slow down. It just makes it easy. Hendersonville's downtown is worth walking twice. Woodlands Gallery is the kind of place where you stop to look at one piece and stay for an hour. Outside town, DuPont State Forest pulls serious hikers and casual wanderers alike with 80 miles of trail and three major waterfalls. Ride Kanuga adds mountain biking to the mix. Come fall, the Apple Festival turns Main Street into something you have to see to bel