Find out what three hiking experts have to say about hitting the trail, the gear they’d never leave behind, and North Carolina’s must-do mountain treks with stunning views.
Toys We Treasured
Every generation knows the fizzy anticipation of waiting for Christmas morning — and the lazy warmth of the day that follows. For some North Carolina kids, the joy of finding that Santa brought a hoped-for gift — a model train, a brand-new bicycle, a sled — sparks a lifelong passion.
5 Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks to Glide Around
This season, lace up your skates and take a spin in a winter wonderland.
7 Mountain Drives to Take in North Carolina This Fall
Head west to discover stunning views, picture-perfect overlooks, and incredible pit stops — hint: waterfalls! — along our scenic roads and byways.
8 Lovely Lookouts
These inns, resorts, and B&Bs in our mountains provide a place to recharge between your autumn adventures — plus, the views are gorgeous.
Halifax Resolve
After a career spent designing hotels around the world, Patterson Wilson took on her biggest project yet. She’s determined to remind people why her hometown — so important to our nation’s history — is special in its own right.
29 Beautiful Public Gardens to Explore this Spring
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, an incredible array of public gardens awaits those who are eager to celebrate springtime in North Carolina in all its colorful glory.
The Snows of Appalachia: A Photo Essay
In the west, where the landscape rises to meet the sky, winter arrives early and puts on a show, softening our rugged peaks with a blanket of snow.
10 Winter Wonderlands in North Carolina
Enjoy a magical snow day, any day: Here are a few of Our State’s favorite spots to ice-skate, ski, snowboard, snow tube, and sled.
