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Written in Stone: North Carolina’s Rock Formations

According to Cherokee legend, when the Earth was created, the Great Buzzard flew low over the flat land, his beating wings sculpting mountains and valleys below. Today, science offers its own explanations for our state’s geological marvels.

by Rebecca Woltz
Quiz

Come on In!

During the hottest days of summer, water attractions across North Carolina provide a refreshing escape.

by Alan Hodge
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An Introduction to Camping in Brevard

On an unusually cold weekend in Pisgah National Forest, a writer introduces her fiancé to the wonders — and blunders — of camping.

by Katie Schanze
History

A Timeline of North Carolina’s State Parks

Find out how the purchase of a single plot of land on Mount Mitchell in 1915 turned into a thriving state park system that provides North Carolinians with the opportunity to explore the outdoors in all its natural beauty.

by Rachel Malmin
Travel

14 Can’t-Miss Cabins & Cottages in North Carolina

Whether you’re looking for an escape to peace and solitude or a glimpse into the lives of our forebears, these cozy cabins and charming cottages are worth a visit to stay, play, or learn.

by Rebecca Woltz
Travel

Rooms with a View at the Pisgah Inn

From the storied Pisgah Inn, elevation 5,000 feet, you can see for miles around — and back through generations of mountain memories.

by Drew Perry
Quiz

Quiz: Follow the River

North Carolina’s mountain landscapes are shaped by flowing water. Our western rivers, streams, and creeks are steadfast, always leading us home.

by Alan Hodge

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