My first memory of Bluff Mountain Outfitters is from over 20 years ago, when I happened upon Hot Springs, exploring the mountains with some friends from college. The store was a fraction of the size it is today, with mainly some hiking and boating related things... If you have spent any time in Hot Springs, Gentry’s Hardware is likely a place you remember. Located in the center of Hot Springs, NC since the 1940s, the store is a community hub, standing proudly along the banks of Spring Creek. It has that trait many older places... Hot Springs Art: Art galleries, studios and more in Hot Springs, NC Hot Springs, NC, known for its thermal waters and hiking adventures, has also become an intriguing hub for a wide range of artistic expression. For generations, Madison County’s inhabitants have... Hot Springs, NC is the home of 600 or so permanent residents, breathtaking mountain scenery, hot mineral springs, multigenerational family shops, up and coming businesses, and a revolving cast of thousands of hikers, bikers, diners, and river enthusiasts that daily... When young Byard Ray was all of seven years old growing up in the remote Madison County town of Revere, it’s said that he would sneak his mother’s fiddle away to learn how to “tease out a tune” while no one was looking. It should not have been a surprise when his... Madison County girls enrolled in Partnership for Appalachian Girls Education, aka PAGE Programs shared in powerful experiences together this summer despite the setbacks in COVID– from gathering seeds saved from Cherokee and Madison County farmers to growing... 