Before the turquoise water rose, submerging the towering walls of an old granite quarry near Ramseur, the secret swimming hole served as a lesson and a warning to a generation of kids growing up in the 1970s.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Having a Blast
There’s only one way to finish off a day of Fourth of July festivities: with crackles and booms, color and light. Sit back, hold your family close, and watch the show unfold.
Let Freedom Ring
This year, we’ll wave flags in Wilmington and Waynesville, fire up the grill in Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina. Most of all, we’ll reflect on the earliest days of our country and the true meaning of Independence Day.
A Summer Guide to North Carolina Blooms
Make the most of our state’s showiest season with these favorite summer flowers.
Beach Treasures: An Essay
Memories of summertime sandcastles and shell collecting on the coast stick with us through every season.
Our State Knows Best: Sea Turtles
Find out what three conservationists have to say about loving and preserving North Carolina’s sea turtles — and learn how to spot these special creatures in the wild.
Climbing Sand: The Dunes of the Outer Banks
The trails that snake through the maritime forests and over the great dunes of the Outer Banks offer views as breathtaking as any in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Our State Knows Best: Rhododendrons
Find out what three rhododendron gurus have to say about growing North Carolina’s springtime beauty.
Our State Checklists
Ready your printer, and put that pencil behind your ear! Here are all of our downloadable PDF checklists in one convenient place.
