The Estatoe Path was likely the earliest road through what is today Transylvania County.  Long before Europeans ventured into the area a path was being

Devil’s Courthouse is a popular sightseeing stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway but it is much more than just a nice view.  The highest point

The Cradle of Forestry in America was officially dedicated in October 1964.  The goal was to show the role of forestry in the Appalachian Mountains

The Darlington Inn, a boarding house on East Main St., operated from about 1910-1955. Boarding houses were a vital part of the local economy from

Last week Picturing the Past shared the story of the Summit Camps airstrip, this week continues the airstrip’s story after the camps closed.  A special

For the next several months Picturing the Past will be presenting an A to Z tour of Transylvania County.  We are starting off with A

During July 1916 Western North Carolina, along with much of the southeastern U.S., suffered massive flooding when two hurricanes struck the region.  The first, on

Rowell Bosse’s interests in hiking, botany, and history led him to spend over 20 years working to preserve the history of Transylvania County. The North Carolina

The Bosse family, 1906.  From left:  W.T., Ernest, Effie, Karl. The Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room at the Transylvania County Library is named for local

The March 1940 issue of the Ecusta Echo expressed the need for an athletic program.  The goals of program were to get employees outdoors, provide