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Living in North Carolina

Waynesville’s Wonderful Water

Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.

by Rebecca Woltz
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8 Scenic Drives in the North Carolina Mountains

Need inspiration for your fall leaf-peeping trip? During a drive on these winding scenic byways — with plenty of stops for waterfalls, hikes, museums, delicious food, and gorgeous views along the way — the journey is the destination.

by Rebecca Woltz
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An Introduction to Camping in Brevard

On an unusually cold weekend in Pisgah National Forest, a writer introduces her fiancé to the wonders — and blunders — of camping.

by Katie Schanze
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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in New Bern

Kayak on the Neuse, go birding in the state’s only coastal national forest, and dine al fresco by the water on a trip to this historic riverfront city.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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A Love Letter to William B. Umstead State Park

Within this 5,000-acre respite from urban life in Raleigh, when you get off the map, you might just find yourself.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Childhood Dreams

As he looks to the future of North Carolina’s protected natural areas, the director of the State Parks system draws inspiration from his youth growing up in Kinston, and from his wide-ranging experience listening to children.

by Jeremy Markovich
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7 Resolutions for the New Year

Kick off January in North Carolina with these creative, thoughtful, and delicious resolutions.

by Our State Staff
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Giants of the Forest

A survey of the state’s old-growth forests from the mountains to the sea provides a glimpse into our presettlement — and primeval — past.

by Andrew Kornylak

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