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Travel

First Snow in North Carolina

In North Carolina, a forecast of snow sparkles with promise and possibilities: of a day to sled, to sleep in, and to see the landscapes of our state at their softest, quietest, and loveliest.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Photo Essay: Exploring Asheville's Montford Neighborhood
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Exploring Asheville’s Montford Neighborhood

In a neighborhood just north of busy downtown Asheville, grand old houses with soft beds, gourmet breakfasts, and wide, friendly porches say, "Come on in. Won't you stay awhile?"

by Katie Saintsing
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Crafted in Carolina

In factories across the state, innovative minds and skilled hands, heritage and hard work, bring mere ideas into being.

by Katie Saintsing
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
Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels

A coastal town with an abundance of charm looks even sweeter aboard an old-school beach cruiser.

by Katie Saintsing
Features

14 Berry Patches Ripe for the Pickin’

It’s simply impossible to resist a sweet, juicy berry picked fresh from the field. Nobody knows that better than the families behind these you-pick strawberry and blueberry farms in North Carolina.

by Our State Staff
Photo Essay: An Abundace of Azaleas
Home & Garden

Spring in North Carolina Brings an Abundance of Azaleas

Springtime finds North Carolina in full bloom. Mountains to coast, in suburban yards and along remote trails, the azalea — perhaps more than any other native plant — brings Southern charm wherever it grows.

by Our State Staff
Photo Essay: Reliving the Revolution
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Reliving the Revolution through Reenactment in Guilford County

On a cold March day in 1781, a quiet backcountry farming community in Guilford County became the site of a pivotal battle in the American Revolution. Today, the bravery of the soldiers who fought for our country’s independence is honored with a powerful reenactment.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Photo Essay

Photo Essay: Snapshots and Stories from 7 Our State Photographers

Randolph Community College trains plenty of talented people to become photographers. Here are the stories of seven regular Our State contributors, told with their own words and pictures.

by Our State Staff
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