Head to the Sandhills to sip wine, take a walk through the wetlands, and explore Civil War sites.
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Q&A: What to Know Before You Hike in North Carolina
Hitting the trail has never have been more popular, but getting started can be intimidating. Let super hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis tell you how to prepare for everything from a short day trip to a state-wide hike.
The Wonderful World of What-A-Burger
The 1960s architecture, croaking call boxes, and carhops toting plastic trays stacked with steaming fries and frosty shakes: What-A-Burger — the beloved North Carolina chain, not the popular Texas franchise — is a living remnant from a time when cars were king.
Riding My Thumb
Memories of hitchhiking across North Carolina — and the United States — in the 1970s never dimmed for this author.
Watch: How to Make Mom’s Prized Pineapple Pig Pickin’ Cake
In North Carolina, Pig Pickin' Cake is an essential companion to any good barbecue (noun, not a verb).
