North Carolina, Naturally: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, an entomologist and author of more than a dozen 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 March 2026 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 five Our State writers.
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