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Guides

Carolina Calendar: June 2018

Cool evenings and plenty of sunshine inspire us to head outside, where outdoor dramas, open-air concerts, and berry festivals beckon.

by Our State Staff
Guides

Carolina Calendar: May 2018

It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling through a farmers market or an arts festival, searching for ripe strawberries or rustic decor — this month, you’ll find plenty to fill your bag.

by Our State Staff
Living in North Carolina

Heirloom Earth

Letting kids discover what’s just over the horizon requires trust and faith, and yields the stewards of tomorrow.

by Drew Perry
Western

A Day at the Park in Hickory

Discover a modern downtown playground that sparks joy and imagination in visitors of every age.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Living in North Carolina

The Scent of Rain

Sure, these April showers bring May flowers, but they also unlock the year’s first whiff of spring.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Guides

Carolina Calendar: April 2018

Birds and blooms are our harbingers of spring. This month, head to an avian festival or garden fair to celebrate their welcome return.

by Our State Staff
Travel

The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa

History abounds at this iconic resort in Hickory Nut Gorge.

by Jeremy B. Jones

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