The Appalachian Trail: Peak of Perfection
You have to work to savor the majesty of the Appalachian Trail, but there’s much to appreciate — and preserve.
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Outdoors
Pinehurst No. 2: Pure Pinehurst
The home of American golf, Pinehurst No. 2 nearly lost itself trying to be great. But after a yearlong restoration, it looks just like it always should have, right at home in the North Carolina Sandhills.
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Into the Forest
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is 3,800 acres of unchecked wilderness. Here, centuries-old trees scrape the sky and shelter a natural world that reminds us of our place on this planet.
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Batman of Swain County
Lifelong adventurer Keith Bruce, a retired dentist, flies into his later years on a zip line and the belief that life should be a ride.
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Hot Springs
In the mountains, a town gives off a peaceful feeling that’s as healing as its waters.
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Blowing Rock
In the small town in the mountains, the people look after nature, and nature looks after the people.
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The Blessing of the Hounds
Hunters and hounds gather reverently on Thanksgiving Day. Soon, they will burst across Hobby Field on the heels of Codie Hayes, who was born to lead them in pursuit of tradition and glory.
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Fishing Western Waters
Where well-stocked waters and gorgeous settings add up to the perfect day.
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Heart of the Hunter
Hunting, by definition, is a sport. But it is not a game. When we hunt, we step into another world — the natural world, the wild world — intending to take something from it. The best hunters appreciate this, respect this, and pause for this before they pull a trigger or set a trap. They know, too, that life has always required life, whether we sustain ourselves on plants or game. And most important, they understand that what we take, we should also revere. These are our true sportsmen.
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Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
Serious birders come to the Outer Banks festival with a single goal — to spot a bird unlike any other they’ve ever seen. Others climb into canoes and hike into the wetlands to explore eastern North Carolina’s natural spaces. They all get swept up in Wings Over Water.
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