North Carolina, Naturally: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an entomologist and author of 10 books — each one about science and the natural world — views North Carolina through the lens of landscape, providing awe-inspiring explanations of our state’s creatures and creations while spotlighting the natural beauty along the way. Click here to read her story from the April 2025 issue.
Click below to hear Eleanor read her column aloud. Our Storytellers podcast brings the pages of the magazine to life, featuring the voices of six Our State writers.
The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment – rooted in the South. SELC tackles the toughest environmental challenges by protecting North Carolina’s air, water, land, wildlife, and the people who live here.
In busy workshops and bright stores, our state’s toymakers and purveyors keep wonder alive. Dolls, trains, and games remind us: The joy of play never grows old.
Whether it’s secret Santa or the company cookie swap, sweet gatherings get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Among dazzling lanterns, silk creatures, and twinkling lights at the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, one little boy leads his parents straight to the heart of the holidays.
Sparkling streets, local traditions, and the cozy charm of a city wrapped in holiday wonder — Asheville offers merriment for every age of visitor.
