Photo by Barbara Gomez, Riverview, Fla., a member of Haywood EMC
There’s something about the mountains of Western North Carolina — be it the unending layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the mysteries of shaded hollers or the warmth of WNC towns— that cause folks to wax poetic. As the region continues to recover from the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Helene, we asked readers to reflect on why we love the mountains.
Carolina Voices: Mountains
A Spiritual Place
Carolina Voices: Mountains
The Most Peaceful Place on Earth
Carolina Voices: Mountains
A Sky Full of Stars
Carolina Voices: Mountains
Rocky Mountain Transplant
Carolina Voices: Mountains
Respite From Our Worries
Carolina Voices: Mountains
Resilience and Selflessness
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