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A Winter Wonderland in Blowing Rock

Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.

by Katie Schanze
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The Seasons in Highlands: The Holidays

Stroll past magical lights and decorations on Main Street, go ice-skating in the park, and have a cozy meal by the fire during Christmastime in Highlands.

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The Leaf Peeper’s Guide to the North Carolina Mountains

Before you head out leaf peeping this fall, check in weekly to see what colors our experts are seeing at 25 of our favorite mountain spots.

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The Seasons in Highlands: Fall

Zip-line through the colorful forest canopy, go leaf peeping on a hike to a beautiful waterfall, explore downtown shops, and have a cozy dinner during a fall trip to Highlands.

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Book Review

Edible North Carolina: A Journey Across a State of Flavor

A love of the South and its food traditions fostered Marcie Cohen Ferris’s 40-year career as an author and educator. Her new book is a culinary atlas, showing how our foodways have shaped us.

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New Bern: A Weekend Between the Rivers

Discover new favorites along the Neuse and Trent Rivers during a weekend away in one of North Carolina’s oldest — and most vibrant — cities.

by Lara Ivanitch
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5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington

Make the most of your visit to this charming town on the Pamlico River.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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A Hop, Skip, and a Jump through Greensboro Parks

It’s easy being green in the Gate City: Discover six of the best parks and green spaces to explore with your family this weekend.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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Chimney Rock: From Top to Bottom

Marvel at panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Mountains from atop the chimney, look up at the tallest waterfall in a North Carolina state park, and fall in love with the Hickory Nut Gorge.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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