You might know from our license plates that North Carolina was “First in Flight” and “First in Freedom,” but our state is also the proud birthplace of tinctures, treats, and time-honored traditions.
North Carolina’s Glass Artists
From our state’s mountains to capital city, multicolored masterpieces and crystal-clear creations let the light shine through in beautiful ways.
Year of the Trail: 3 Urban 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.
Rock Stars: 7 Precious Stones You Can Find in North Carolina
These precious stones spent thousands of years or more underground, waiting for their big breaks. Today, they dazzle with their brilliant colors and sparkling surfaces, earning them a place in the spotlight.
Raise a Glass: 7 North Carolina Wine Regions
Set apart by climate, soil, and geography, each of North Carolina’s grape-growing regions produces wines that are just as distinct.
A Cup to Celebrate at High Climate Tea Company
A tea aficionado’s real-world education in the art and science of the beverage inspired him to share simple but meaningful rituals at his downtown Asheville lounge.
Bear With Us
A couple shares their experiences with Smoky Mountain black bears so others will know how to react if they have a close encounter of the ursine kind.
Year of the Trail: 3 Mountain Trails for a Leaf-Peeping Bike Ride
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.
Southport’s Spirit Guide
Fascinated by spooky stories, haunted histories, and macabre happenings from her hometown’s past, a former history major with a background in theater introduces groups to the ghosts of Southport.
