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History

When the South Freezes Over: Historic Winter Storms

Everything grinds to a halt when Mother Nature dumps snow and ice on North Carolina. Still, there’s something special about seeing glistening ice or a bright mound of snow piled high where it doesn’t seem to belong.

by Dennis Mersereau
Travel

14 Can’t-Miss Cabins & Cottages in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for an escape to peace and solitude or a glimpse into the lives of our forebears, these cozy cabins and charming cottages are worth a visit to stay, play, or learn.

by Rebecca Woltz
Travel

A Local’s Guide to Durham

Take a trip to this modern Southern city to wander through the butterfly house at the Museum of Life and Science, take a hike in Eno River State Park, and explore the local food scene downtown.

by Our State Staff
Features

4 Flower Arrangements Inspired by North Carolina

These flower arrangements inspired by Biltmore, Reynolda, Duke, and Elizabethan gardens are proof that blooming where you’re planted can be truly awe-inspiring.

by Anna Grace Thrailkill
Travel

The ​Our State​ Guide to NC By Train

All aboard! Find out where to go, what to do, and what to eat in downtowns across North Carolina — all within walking distance of the train station.

by Our State Staff
Skyline views above Durham station
Travel

NC By Train: Durham Station

Hop the train to Bull City and spend a day exploring the eateries, indie shops, Tobacco Campus, and Brightleaf Square near Durham station.

by Lara Ivanitch
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: From Field to Flask

Across the seasons, Diane Currier gathers the work of bees — the blossoms, fruits, and honey. She brings them back to Honeygirl Meadery in Durham, where the bees’ bounty is bottled for all to taste.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Honeygirl Meadery

Sunshine-golden mead made in Durham with local wildflower honey won the top prize in the Drink category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.

by Katie Schanze
Restaurants

Comfort Across Cultures at Durham’s Boricua Soul

A couple with roots in Puerto Rico and the South string together stories and ingredients from their family histories to gather folks around the table — just like their grandmothers taught them.

by Victoria Bouloubasis
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