Spend a day boating on Lake Norman and then pull up to the dock for a sunset dinner in this charming lakeside town near Charlotte.
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UPDATED: The Leaf-Peeper’s Guide to the North Carolina Mountains
Western North Carolina is at its most stunning when autumn arrives and the leaves burst into color. Before you head out leaf-peeping this fall, check in weekly to see what colors our experts are seeing at 22 of our favorite mountain spots.
Setting the Speed Record on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
When COVID-19 changed her plans, Tara Dower decided to speed up her hike.
31 Days, 31 Ways to Enjoy Apples in North Carolina
We’ve picked a bushel of North Carolina apples in every form — from pies to pottery to cider — to enjoy from the first perfect, blue-sky day of October through chilly Halloween. That’s one for each day of the month!
Watch: How to Make Caramel Apples with Salted Peanuts
These sweet and salty caramel apples are festive and delicious.
