Our state’s largest urban park doubles as an ideal launchpad to explore the capital city’s museums, local vendors, and acclaimed dining scene.
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North Carolina, Naturally: Fossils
Join Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she travels to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to explore how the region’s rocks and coastline reveal secrets about the ancient lives of prehistoric creatures.
Where Ghost Bones Sleep
A paleontologist uncovers the ancient lives still hidden in North Carolina’s rocks and coastline.
7 Ways to Get Outside in Columbus County
From tranquil waterways to heart-pounding aerial courses, this eastern county effortlessly blends natural beauty with unforgettable experiences.
5 Field Trip Destinations in Raleigh
No matter your age, a world of wonder awaits in the City of Oaks.
State of Wonder
Hoping to recapture the excitement of a school field trip, a writer plays tourist in her own backyard. In our capital city, she finds treasures that have been waiting nearby all along.
A Stroll Through the Prairie
In a former cow pasture near downtown Raleigh, a rich North Carolina ecosystem thrives once more — and invites visitors to explore the wild abundance of the natural world.
Rock Stars: 7 Precious Stones You Can Find in North Carolina
These precious stones spent thousands of years or more underground, waiting for their big breaks. Today, they dazzle with their brilliant colors and sparkling surfaces, earning them a place in the spotlight.
The Python with a Purple Heart
How a soldier rescued a Burmese python from a dinner table during the Vietnam War and brought it back to North Carolina.
