As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Tryon Palace illuminates North Carolina’s unsung contributions in the fight for American independence with a brand-new tour.
North Carolina, Naturally: Mistletoe
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice explores how North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife, from cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, during the winter months.
Under the Mistletoe
From cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife.
North Carolina, Naturally: Black Bears
From the pocosins to the hollows, black bears shape wild spaces with persistence, silence, and strength. Learn more about these quiet giants with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she travels to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to meet with the Head of Mammalogy Mike Cove.
Silent Giants
From pocosins to hollows, black bears shape North Carolina’s wild places — with persistence, silence, and strength.
Your Guide to Washington
This former port town perched on the Pamlico River is full of waterfront history, charm, and adventure.
North Carolina, Naturally: Bats
Entomologist Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice travels to Asheville to learn about the endangered gray bats species as the local population recovers after Hurricane Helene.
Guardians of the Night
In forests, chimneys, and caves across North Carolina, bats carry out silent, vital work — devouring pests, protecting crops, and defying their spooky reputations.
5 Fall Festivities in White County
Just south of the North Carolina border, a Bavarian-style mountain town celebrates Alpine living with artisanal shops, delicious eateries, and plenty of outdoor adventures.
