Surfer and waterman Pat O’Neal knows the difference between a good ride and a great one, and why the waves off Hatteras hold their power longer than anywhere else on the East Coast.
North Carolina, Naturally: Waves
On the easternmost edge of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the waves off Hatteras hold their power longer than anywhere else on the East Coast. In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice meets surfer and waterman Pat O’Neal, who helps her understand this natural phenomenon and the fun and fury the tides bring.
Dorothea Dix Park and Beyond: A Day of Discovery in Raleigh
Our state’s largest urban park doubles as an ideal launchpad to explore the capital city’s museums, local vendors, and acclaimed dining scene.
North Carolina, Naturally: Carnivorous Plants
North Carolina is home to more than half of the nation’s meat-hungry plants. In the Sandhills Gameland, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice learns more about how these green assassins survive — and thrive — across our state’s landscapes.
A Grimm Garden in the Bogs
In North Carolina’s wetlands and swamps, delicate flowers conceal deadly appetites.
Room to Breathe
In Weymouth Woods, and in other mature forests beyond the Sandhills, we find trees that offer a lesson in coexistence.
North Carolina, Naturally: Crown Shyness
While nature might seem competitive, mature pine forests offer a lesson in coexistence — a natural phenomenon known as crown shyness.
North Carolina, Naturally: Spanish Moss
Tendrils of Spanish moss may evoke Southern Gothic allure, but in their habitats, the epiphyte shares a symbiotic relationship with its fellow flora and fauna.
Beards of Spanish Moss
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
