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Beach cottages in Nags Heads Historic Cottage Row
Quiz

History Next Door

North Carolina’s historic neighborhoods have withstood the test of time to give us a glimpse of the past.

by Alan Hodge
Stack of blankets made by Local Cloth in the Asheville River Arts District
Arts

A Community Woven Through Local Fibers

A textile studio in Asheville rallies a community of farmers, artists, and weavers around the Blue Ridge “fibershed,” where local cloth is homegrown — from fleece to fabric.

by C.A. Carlson
Thomas Wolfe Memorial, one of the NC State Historic Sites.
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Step Into the Past: 5 North Carolina History Trails

Step into the past at five North Carolina State Historic Sites, where you can experience preserved history and explore the surrounding areas along walking trails and paths.

by Alice Manning Touchette & Robin Sutton Anders
Buche de Noel or Yule log cake from OWL Bakery in Asheville
Bakery

A Festive & Foraged Christmas Treat

A bakery in Asheville combines the French tradition of Yule log cakes with the flavors of Appalachia for a holiday treat with the unmistakable taste of home.

by C.A. Carlson
Charlotte Skyline during the fall.
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Year of the Trail: 3 Urban Trails

Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.

by Rebecca Woltz, Lara Ivanitch & Katie Schanze
Food

A Cup to Celebrate at High Climate Tea Company

A tea aficionado’s real-world education in the art and science of the beverage inspired him to share simple but meaningful rituals at his downtown Asheville lounge.

by Rebecca Woltz
Travel Guides

12 Tar Heel Tours

Join some of North Carolina’s expert guides to learn about history and architecture, wildlife and food, and the people who have shaped our state.

by Emma Shew & Hannah Kaufman
Travel Guides

Take it Easy: 11 Cycling Trails Across the State

Many of these trails are part of larger greenway or rails-to-trails networks, making the opportunities for exploration nearly endless. All are bike- and kid-friendly, and most provide some level of parking and ADA access.

by Brad Campbell
Living in North Carolina

Soak in the Trees

In the forests around Asheville, bathing in the serenity and beauty of the pines and oaks and walnut trees makes it feel as though time stands still.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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