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Year of the Trail

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 & Katie Schanze
Quiz

North Carolina Quilters

For generations, quilters have preserved and shared a patchwork of North Carolina artistry.

by Alan Hodge
Decades Series

The 1980s: A Man of Grand Designs

Harvey Gantt arrives in Charlotte as a leader with vision, helping shape the city’s future as an architect and, following his election in 1983, as its first black mayor.

by Philip Gerard
Living in North Carolina

Here Comes the Big Parade

For the past 75 years, North Carolina’s largest Thanksgiving parade has rolled through Charlotte’s streets nearly every holiday season, a jubilant reminder that Christmas is just around the corner.

by David Aaron Moore
Bakery

4 Seasonal Sweets to Try This Fall

Sugar, spice, and a little bit of pumpkin is nice: In North Carolina, sweet treats put us in an autumn state of mind.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Photo Essay

North Carolina’s Majestic Horses

Since the first horses arrived in North Carolina 500 years ago, they have been guiding us. With grace, these creatures carry our burdens, heal our hearts, and inspire our spirits.

by Katie King
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August

Corn pudding, chicken salad, and buttermilk pound cake were among your favorite recipes in August. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Playlists

An Our State Playlist: Charlotte’s Musical Roots & Branches

Explore the Queen City’s musical influence and history with our curated Spotify playlist.

by Mark Kemp
Restaurants

9 Farm-to-Table Restaurants from Mountains to Coast

These nine restaurants pull inspiration from North Carolina’s seasonal bounty to create one-of-a kind meals that truly highlight the meaning of “field-to-fork.”

by Our State Staff
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