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Quiz: Wintry Fun in North Carolina

Winter vacation, canceled school, or just because — snowy days in North Carolina give us endless opportunities for skiing, skating, tubing, and plenty of other chilly adventures.

by Alan Hodge
Photo Essay

The Snows of Appalachia: A Photo Essay

In the west, where the landscape rises to meet the sky, winter arrives early and puts on a show, softening our rugged peaks with a blanket of snow.

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

10 Winter Wonderlands in North Carolina

Enjoy a magical snow day, any day: Here are a few of Our State’s favorite spots to ice-skate, ski, snowboard, snow tube, and sled.

by Our State Editors
Guides

10 North Carolina Items for Your December To-Do List

Festive ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

by Our State Editors
Quiz

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Farms?

Thanks to the hard work of our farmers, North Carolina is the second-largest Christmas tree producer in the nation, filling our homes with the fresh smell of the season.

by Alan Hodge
Decades Series

The 1960s: In the Spirit of Service

The Cherokee Boys Club transforms the lives of its members — and the community — with help from its manager. Although not a Cherokee by blood, his devotion earns him honorary status in the tribe.

by Philip Gerard
Travel

A Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Spot Where You Can Visit the Bison

Those in search of Western-style adventures don’t have to look far: On a family ranch in Haywood County, guests can watch bison roam the mountainside from cozy log cabins and converted train cabooses.

by C.A. Carlson
Guides

A Guide to Downtown Burnsville

Artists, chefs, and makers find inspiration in the beautiful Black Mountains that surround this charming Yancey County town.

by Jodi Helmer
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