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LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Living in North Carolina

The Smoky Mountain Fish Whisperer

A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.

by Graham Averill
Living in North Carolina

The Smaller Side of the Smokies

It may seem counterintuitive in this land of sweeping views and soaring peaks, but to fully appreciate the wonder and diversity of the Great Smoky Mountains, follow the advice of three naturalists who have returned to the area again and again: Look down.

by Karen Langley Martin
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The Small-Town Girl

A restaurant owner in Graham County extends a warm welcome to locals, motorcyclists, and leaf peepers who stop in to enjoy a meal while exploring the Smokies.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Living in North Carolina

Bear With Us

A couple shares their experiences with Smoky Mountain black bears so others will know how to react if they have a close encounter of the ursine kind.

by Rebecca Woltz
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Apples

In North Carolina, apples are our sweet and tart stars of autumn.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
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NC Icons: Trout Fishing

Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.

by Our State Staff
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Soak in the Trees

In the forests around Asheville, bathing in the serenity and beauty of the pines and oaks and walnut trees makes it feel as though time stands still.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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The Go-Getter

Since moving to the High Country in the early 1970s, one woman has proudly advocated for nearly every cause in her Watauga County town.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Richard Petty

Many debate the greatest of all time in American sports, but when it comes to North Carolina racing, there’s no doubt who reigns supreme.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
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