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.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Apples
In North Carolina, apples are our sweet and tart stars of autumn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pamlico Perch
A historic home on the banks of the Neuse River serves as the ultimate family gathering spot.
Life Cycle
An avid cyclist whose love of riding began as a child shares the story of how he overcame a life-changing crash to hit the pedals again.
Jockey’s Ridge
There is no more recognizable natural feature on the Outer Banks than the largest living sand dune on the East Coast — but this coastal icon was almost lost to development in the 1970s.
