For more than 200 years, these farms have been passed down from generation to generation, preserved through hard work, innovation, and commitment. Today, they’re part of a select group with a coveted title: Bicentennial Farm.
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The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
From farm stands to strip-mall shops to downtown staples, each of the 13 locations on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail offers something unique.
The Scoop on Ice Creamville
A writer with a sweet tooth and a fondness for frozen treats returns to her hometown for a story that’s made for her: Hendersonville’s Ice Cream Trail.
McConnell Farms Grows the Cream of the Crop
In Henderson County, a third-generation farmer whose family once grew produce for making baby food now creates fanciful flavors of homemade ice cream.
The Richmond Temperance and Literary Society
In Wagram, a circa-1860 red-brick hall offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of Scottish immigrants who answered a higher calling.
50 Simple Summer Pleasures
Stargazing, s’mores, and tomato sandwiches: It’s easy to have a spectacular summer in North Carolina. How many items can you check off our seasonal bucket list?
The Eagles of Jordan Lake
In Chatham County, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers sanctuary to an astonishing number of bald eagles — and a golden opportunity to see our national emblem in flight.
8 Ways to Play at Jordan Lake
Spend warm summer days splashing in the water, boating around the shore, and pitching a tent in this slice of wilderness spanning Chatham and Wake counties.
Our State Book Club Presents: Kristy Woodson Harvey
The houses in Kristy Woodson Harvey’s life have always fascinated her. Unable to fully uncover their stories, the award-winning novelist dreamed up her own.
