Travel

Bathing in Nature

A wellness weekend away in Bryson City, North Carolina Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Sue G. Collin Ninety minutes in a bath sounded like a lot to me before my treetop soak in a private cabana at Lakeview at Fontana near Bryson City, NC. After a short but steep hike up a forested trail from the unmanned reception lounge (“Unplug. Unwind. Unhosted.” is Lakeview’s tagline), I found my cabana, a tiny mountain cabin open to the elements on one side. While I ran the bath (plenty of hot...

Arts + Culture

Head to Toe

Warm and wonderful gear for an active 2026 Article by Sue G. Collins Offsite, a new performance travel gear brand inspired by the power of place, has launched: the Work-to-Water™ Bag. With every purchase, Offsite funds the creation of a new Reef Ball, supporting reef restoration and the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.  LiveOffsite.com Brushed Full-Length Leggings. Premium, sweat-wicking performance fabric with a gently brushed interior for a peachy-soft feel, a contoured...

Fitness

Finding Her Footing

Dr. E's home-based reset regime Article by Casey Kelly Buckhead dermatologist Dr. Corinne Erickson found herself at the intersection of several physical challenges - perimenopausal joint and muscle pain, the need to rebuild muscle for bone protection and managing Type 1 Diabetes. To top it off, perimenopause also brought on insulin resistance. It began when the forty-something physician visited her physical therapist for neck spasms. During the session, the therapist discovered a problem...

Auto + Marine

Happy, Healthy 2026

Article by Esther Russell, DNP, FNP-C, We often see New Year's resolutions related to health, with getting fit and stopping smoking at the top.  These are great ideas, but they can often feel daunting and overwhelming. One slip and you feel like you have failed. Too many individuals throw in the towel on their specific goal by February. So instead, let’s start with the resolution to make 2026 your “Year of Health.” There are many different ways to succeed in your Year of Health, and it looks...