On a sprawling farm in Cumberland County, many of the creatures within the enclosures are of the prehistoric variety.
TRAVEL
Cast a Line on the Coast
Deep blue waters, surrounding wildlife, and good company are the makings for a fantastic fishing trip aboard a state-of-the-art vessel (especially if you reel in a catch).
A Weekend in Sanford
Rich with small-town spirit, this Lee County town is home to treasured antiques, culinary delights, and cultural destinations in the heart of the Sandhills.
A Guide to Greensboro’s Greenways
Lace up your shoes and discover a new side of the Gate City on two scenic greenways.
Your Guide to Brunswick County’s River Towns
Add a little variety to your beach days! Here’s where to explore small downtowns, eat Calabash-style seafood, paddle, and uncover local history along the water.
Coastal Crossroads in Whalebone Junction
On the eastern end of U.S. 64 in Nags Head, three major highways converge, road trips give way to summer vacations, and memories of the old Outer Banks live on.
At Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Darkness Shines
Cape Lookout Lighthouse once guided ships safely through treacherous shoals. Today, it’s the centerpiece of one of the darkest places on the Atlantic coastline, thanks to a group of Down East stargazers.
Climbing the Oak Island Lighthouse at 99
A North Carolina veteran survived torpedoes, a storm at sea, and America’s bloodiest battle of World War II. Decades later and a world away, he defied the odds again by becoming the oldest person to ascend the Oak Island Lighthouse.
The Bodie Island Light Shines On
The resilience of our lighthouses — and that of the people who kept them — is perhaps best exemplified by the life and times of this lighthouse in South Nags Head.
