Find yourself surrounded by birdcalls and wildflowers as you welcome the season with a walk in the woods — through old-growth forests, along mountain summits, and past clear, cold creeks.
Year of the Trail: 3 Coastal Trails
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
A Taste of the Hammock Coast
On your next beach getaway, fill your itinerary with delicious spots to dine — from ultra-casual to refined — in Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Georgetown, and Murrells Inlet.
Raleigh’s Temple of Blooms
The director of JC Raulston Arboretum is North Carolina’s Indiana Jones of plants. He travels to some of the world’s most remote locations, braving treacherous landscapes and dangerous beasts in search of rare species to bring back to his shrine of flora.
A Voice for the River
The Catawba River flows freely through the Blue Ridge Mountains, pours into North Carolina’s “Inland Sea” — Lake Norman — and winds past urban Charlotte. At every turn, this waterway’s champion is the Catawba Riverkeeper.
Year of the Trail: 3 Easy State Park Trails
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
12 North Carolina Destinations for Accessible Travel
A growing number of businesses, organizations, and attractions across the state are making the adventures that every North Carolinian should experience more accessible than ever.
Going to the Chapel
Those seeking comfort, peace, or solitude find quiet places for contemplation and prayer at these picturesque destination churches.
A Spring Day in Greensboro
Where to eat, shop, admire art, and explore the outdoors on a sunny getaway to the Gate City.
