The Appalachian Trail stretches 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, and the North Carolina portion features the highest peaks — including several above 6,000 feet — and some of the most beautiful views along the entire footpath. We joined super-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis for an AT adventure to find out why knowing the Appalachian Trail is part of knowing North Carolina, and why you shouldn’t be intimidated to pull on your hiking boots — for five months, a few days, or even an hour.
When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, the residents of this Chatham County town start early.
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.
