The fall line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain is a geologic marvel that has shaped the lives of North Carolinians for centuries. So why has it been relegated to trivia question status?
Ramblin’ Man: Oracle at Beech Mountain
A writer returns to the cabin where the patriarch of storytelling changed his life.
The Great Migration of Glass Eels
In spring, waterways across North Carolina -- perhaps even the creek out back -- teem with countless wiggly, barely visible eels.
The Fox Squirrel is Both Exotic and Familiar
Eastern fox squirrels may be related to the critter at your feeder, but a Technicolor fur coat distinguishes them from their suburban kin.
Making Amends With Our Red Fox
Sly? Yes. Reclusive? Definitely. But a carpetbagger? Hardly.
Records of the Moravians Conserved in Raleigh
The living history of North Carolina’s Moravians still resides in Old Salem, but for a taste of the stories behind the history, head east to the D.H. Hill Library.
Ramblin’ Man: Landmarks & Memories
Whether man-made or elements of nature, familiar signposts across North Carolina signal that you’ve almost reached your destination — or that there’s still a way to go.
On Winter Nights, Hear the Sound of Owls in Love
The hoots and howls that fill the air on winter nights are more amorous than ominous.
Nature Essay: Winter Unveils Forest Bones
Rocks and ridges help decode mysteries hidden in our woods.
