Explore, savor, experience, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
JULY 2021
An Our State Playlist: Destination I-95
Our curated Spotify playlist is a tribute to travel and to North Carolina — the perfect soundtrack for a summer drive from Roanoke Rapids to Lumberton.
I-95 Road Trip: A Beacon of Hope in Lumberton
Six years ago, a U.S. Marine established a safe space in Lumberton for the imagination to flourish. Now, after a challenging 2020, his visual and performing arts center expands to a historic building in the heart of downtown.
I-95 Road Trip: Down by the Riverside in Weldon
A former cotton mill just off the interstate in Halifax County has taken on a new life. Today, the enormous 122-year-old building is an antiquarian’s playground packed with rare treasures and stories around every corner.
4 Classic Spots to Eat Bright Leaf Hot Dogs
Get yer red hots! Bright Leafs are so popular in Johnston County that the visitors bureau cooked up the Local Red Hot Dog Trail, with many of the choice spots just a jump off I-95.
10 Beautiful Places to Go Stargazing in NC
Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
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.
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Our version starts with homemade cookies — the flavor and toppings are up to you.
Chill Out: 4 Frosty Summer Desserts
Summer’s never been sweeter: These frosty desserts will keep you cool, calm, and contented right on through the dog days.
