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History

A Timeline of North Carolina’s State Parks

Find out how the purchase of a single plot of land on Mount Mitchell in 1915 turned into a thriving state park system that provides North Carolinians with the opportunity to explore the outdoors in all its natural beauty.

by Rachel Malmin
Living in North Carolina

A Lesson at Morrow Mountain

A father takes his young son on the camping trip of his dreams and faces a bittersweet truth: At a certain age, sons move beyond the dreams of their dads and begin to realize dreams of their own.

by Jeremy Markovich
Sponsored

A Spring Paradise Found in Olde English District

Head (just a little bit) south, to a patchwork of Palmetto State counties that offers countless hiking, biking, and paddling adventures — plus gardens, you-pick farms, and more.

by Alysia Yates
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Hiking

Find out what three hiking experts have to say about hitting the trail, the gear they’d never leave behind, and North Carolina’s must-do mountain treks with stunning views.

by Hallie Milstein
Sponsored

A First Timer’s Guide to the Currituck Outer Banks

Ten can’t-miss activities and experiences — from climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to seeing wild horses to “ghost crabbing” — for your first trip to the northern Outer Banks.

by Lauren Eberle
Photo Essay

In Praise of the Tar Heel State: A Photo Essay

Here’s to the talented North Carolinians whose fancy footwork propels them to great heights, nimble speeds, and feats of creativity.

by Katie Saintsing
Travel

A Guide to North Carolina’s 41 State Parks

North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.

by Our State Staff
Guides

3 Things to Add to Your January To-Do List

Cook, hike, shop, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Podcasts

What Happens After You Finish Hiking The Mountains-to-Sea Trail

In this season finale of the Away Message podcast, we check back in with our hikers to see what changed (and what didn't) after their hike across North Carolina came to a close.

by Jeremy Markovich
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