The Moravian star serves as a treasured beacon during the holidays in Winston-Salem, with its illuminated points reflecting the city’s Moravian heritage.
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NC Icons: Oysters
Nothing beats a North Carolina oyster plucked straight from the saltwater. Just ask Morehead City restaurateur Sammy Boyd.
The Seasons in Highlands: Fall
Zip-line through the colorful forest canopy, go leaf peeping on a hike to a beautiful waterfall, explore downtown shops, and have a cozy dinner during a fall trip to Highlands.
NC Icons: Pawpaws
This odd native fruit had been all but forgotten — but a farmer in Watauga County is singing its praises.
NC Icons: Chimney Rock
Surrounded by mountains, Chimney Rock remains an enduring symbol of our state. Explore the park with Todd Morse, whose family members were stewards of the iconic rock formation for more than 100 years.
A Locals’ Guide to Burgaw
While this coastal town sits some 20 miles from the Atlantic, seas of blue sprouting from its soil mark a long history of family farms and fruit-filled summers. The blueberry capital of Pender County finds growth and prosperity in and around its farmland.
NC Icons: Our State Magazine
Us? An icon? Well, after 90 years and more than 2,000 issues celebrating North Carolina from mountains to coast, we hope you’ll agree that we’ve earned the title.
The Seasons in Highlands: Spring
Go paddling on pristine headwaters, hike to spectacular waterfalls, watch falcons soar, and explore downtown shops in the sunshine during a spring trip to Highlands.
NC Icons: The Legend of Methuselah
Deep in the remote Three Sisters Swamp of the Black River stands an ancient old-growth forest. For decades, a famed bald cypress, dated to 372 AD and known as Methuselah, was its patriarch — until two even older trees were discovered.
