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3 Destinations to Welcome Spring in North Carolina

Days that stretch a little longer, green canopies, and landscapes dotted with welcomed sights of colorful flowers fill us with a yearning for exploration. Whether you’re up for a road trip or want an adventure closer to home, read on for three places to visit this spring.

by Will Spicer
Rhododendron blooms along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Jackson County, NC
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Your Guide to Jackson County

Hike, fly-fish, and settle into a mountain escape in Sylva, Cashiers, and Dillsboro.

by Laura Leavitt
Purgatory Trail in Asheboro NC
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10 Outdoor Adventures in Randolph County

Nature abounds in Randolph County with preserves, greenways, and national forests to explore. Whether by land, water, or air, here’s how to get outside in these Piedmont spaces.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Boat pulling innertube on Lake Norman
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Your Guide to Lake Norman

Discover where to explore and what to do in Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville.

by Lara Ivanitch
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Explore the Outdoors: 3 Hidden Treasures in Moore County

Vacationers have long recognized the healing power of the Sandhills. But it’s not just people who flourish here; flora and fauna thrive in their native habitats and welcome nature-lovers to take it all in.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Country breakfast, cinnamon roll, and fresh strawberries from the State Farmers Market
Murphy to Manteo

A Fruitful Pursuit

Plump strawberries top a writer’s shopping list. But after a morning at the State Farmers Market, the intangible gift of gratitude may be the true take-home treat.

by Katie Schanze
Wineries & Breweries

9 Yadkin Valley Wineries and Vineyards

Whether you want to stroll among the vines, sip a flight, or attend a springtime event in a beautiful outdoor setting, here’s where to get started in our state’s first designated wine area.

by Tamiya Anderson
Tomatoes at the State Farmers Market
Travel Guides

A Day Trip Guide to the State Farmers Market

At a market that’s anything but ordinary, you’ll want to set aside plenty of time to explore. Read on for how to plan a dawn-to-dusk market day in our state’s capital city.

by Hannah Lee Leidy
Couple at The Pod in Gretna
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A Weekend Guide to Danville

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by Robin Sutton Anders
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