As the sun sets at Grandfather Mountain, fireflies put on a magnificent show — for those willing to stop and pay attention.
10 Outdoor Adventures in Randolph County
Nature abounds in Randolph County with preserves, greenways, and national forests to explore. Whether by land, water, or air, here’s how to get outside in these Piedmont spaces.
Pollinating the Flame Azaleas
Across North Carolina, blooming azaleas cast sprays of pink and white upon landscapes every spring. Watch how their natural beauty inspires art and learn about the vital symbiotic relationship they share with swallowtail butterflies.
A Match Made in Nature
The close relationship between butterflies and flowers is obvious, but swallowtails and azaleas take it to another level.
Brevard’s White Squirrels
A scientist travels to Brevard to meet some of its iconic white squirrels. Here, she learns the snowy creatures aren’t too different from the backyard residents she knows from home.
My Friends the Squirrels
A scientist who once rescued a pair of helpless squirrels returns to the forest where she released them. She recalls their saga fondly — but will they remember her?
From the Mouth of Ants
In the forests around central North Carolina, an industrious population labors to ensure native wildflowers and herbs thrive. Watch here to learn how these tiny but mighty creatures protect and beautify the forest understory.
From the Mouths of Ants
Seeds discarded by these tiny forest gardeners grow into the wildflowers and herbs that thrive in the understory of our woods.
North Carolina, Naturally: Red Wolf Resilience
On the Albemarle Peninsula, the last population of endangered red wolves — which total fewer than two dozen — roam freely in the wild. Despite the wolves’ ever elusive nature, some researchers have made it their mission to protect the precious species.
