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july 2017

Western

Cabernet Concerto: Eagle Fork Vineyards Tasting Room

At this peaceful mountain winery in Clay County, classical music serenades the people — and the plants.

by Katie King
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Lake Junaluska

This one-time summer retreat in Haywood County now welcomes visitors year-round. Yet it remains an enchanting place apart — especially on the Fourth of July.

by Katie Saintsing
Features

Ramblin’ Man: The Crawdad Hunter

Catching these elusive critters requires courage, quickness, and a healthy dose of childhood curiosity.

by T. Edward Nickens
Waterline Brewery
Guides

7 Breweries Near the Water

From our East Coast beaches to the lakes and rivers of the Piedmont and mountains, North Carolinians love the water. These breweries are perfectly located on or near the water’s edge.

by Graham Averill
Fireworks are our Shining Stars of Summer
Features

Fireworks are our Shining Stars of Summer

Let sparks fly: From booming beauties to fizzling favorites, there’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth than with fireworks.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
This Weekend in North Carolina: June 30-July 4
Guides

This Weekend in North Carolina: June 30-July 4

Your curated guide to events happening across the state this Independence Day weekend, from the mountains to the coast.

by Our State Staff
possum
Features

Our Peerless Possum, A North Carolina Symbol

There is no other marsupial in North Carolina as cute and cuddly as the possum.

by Tim Bass
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