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LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Fly-Fishing

Find out what three fly-fishing experts have to say about their favorite spots in the state to reel ’em in, the essential gear and tips you need to get started, and the lure of the line.

by Anna Mudd
Living in North Carolina

Made in the (Shibumi) Shade

Three friends made the cumbersome chore of setting up beach covers a breeze with their lightweight seaside invention.

by Tim Crothers
Our State Knows Best

OS Knows Best: Stargazing

Find out what three astronomy experts have to say about using star charts and telescopes, their favorite places in North Carolina to stargaze, and the most amazing things they’ve ever seen in the night sky.

by Rebecca Woltz
Living in North Carolina

Books for the Beach

Before you lay out a towel and kick off your flip-flops, a stop at this Carteret County bookstore is a must.

by Rebecca Woltz
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Surfing

Hang 10! Find out what three North Carolina surfing experts have to say about catching waves and their most memorable rides — plus, their best advice for beginners who want to get their feet wet.

by Zach Skillings
Book Review

The Month of Their Ripening

A North Carolina author traces our local food traditions through the year, sharing her own experiences alongside stories of the farmers and foragers who nourish us.

by C.A. Carlson
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Our State Knows Best: Birding

Find out what four birding experts have to say about one of North Carolina’s most popular outdoor hobbies — plus, their best advice for birding beginners.

by Zach Skillings
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Dogwoods

Find out what three dogwood experts have to say about growing one of North Carolina’s most cherished trees.

by Rebecca Woltz
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Paddling

Find out what three experts have to say about paddling like a pro, the best spots in the state for beginners to dip their toes in — and how to go with the flow.

by Rylee Parsons
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