Discover cultural, culinary, and adventurous destinations perfect for kids and adults alike during an outing to this Piedmont city.
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8 Ways to Play at Jordan Lake
Spend warm summer days splashing in the water, boating around the shore, and pitching a tent in this slice of wilderness spanning Chatham and Wake counties.
Outdoor Adventures in the Upcountry
Discover stunning vistas, state parks, and waterfalls at the edge of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Your Guide to Moore County
In the Sandhills, small towns filled with legendary pottery, creative cuisine, and sweet shops are connected by pretty, pine-lined back roads — and the North Carolina Pottery Highway. Ready to take a drive?
Outdoors in Person County: 4 Items for Your Summer To-Do List
Visit a vineyard, make a splash at the lake, play a round of disc golf, and more.
Spring Adventures in Clarendon County
Head south to soak in the sunshine as you explore the shoreline of Lake Marion, discover natural wonders in Santee National Wildlife Refuge, explore charming small towns, and more.
Ferrying Along on Fontana Lake
Hop aboard the Miss Hazel — a venerable 35-year-old pontoon boat — for a scenic tour of Fontana Lake, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains.
A Local’s Guide to Lake Norman
Spend the day on the water, then dock and dine, explore lively downtowns, and see amazing birds soar in the quaint small towns surrounding the state’s largest man-made lake.
7 Ways to Embrace Summer Sun in Rowan County
In this rural region, whether you’re in a sweet strawberry patch in the rolling countryside, on a grassy lawn in a downtown park, or boating on High Rock Lake, you can celebrate the season — and its bounty — in the great outdoors.
