In downtown Sylva, a three-generation chocolate-making legacy continues inside Baxley’s Chocolates, where an uncommon treat is a source of comfort and joy.
Fraser Firs
Our state boasts the second-largest Christmas tree industry in the country. With full, emerald-green branches and plenty of pageantry, Fraser firs are at the root of a classic North Carolina Christmas.
Mountain Made at Birchwood Hall Southern Kitchen
A chef’s childhood food traditions have inspired a menu rich with southern Appalachian ingenuity and beloved family recipes.
A Family Flocks Together at BJ’s Carolina Café
After a chilly morning spent chasing ducks in Currituck County, hungry hunters warm up over plates piled high with down-home favorites.
Seagrove
Close to the Sandhills, a community of talented ceramicists continues the multi-generational legacy of Seagrove pottery.
Apples
In North Carolina, apples are our sweet and tart stars of autumn.
Richard Petty
Many debate the greatest of all time in American sports, but when it comes to North Carolina racing, there’s no doubt who reigns supreme.
Jockey’s Ridge
There is no more recognizable natural feature on the Outer Banks than the largest living sand dune on the East Coast — but this coastal icon was almost lost to development in the 1970s.
Grandfather Mountain
The rugged profile of the old man has long captivated North Carolinians as it keeps watch over the Blue Ridge.