Everything grinds to a halt when Mother Nature dumps snow and ice on North Carolina. Still, there’s something special about seeing glistening ice or a bright mound of snow piled high where it doesn’t seem to belong.
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The Science of Snow with Elizabeth Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner grew up fascinated by the hexagonal flakes that fell outside her Raleigh home. Today, as a Triangle-area meteorologist, she helps her community brace for The Big One.
A Local’s Guide to Raleigh
On a visit to our capital city, discover the North Carolina State Farmers Market, explore incredible art museums, and take a stroll through nature on a peaceful, lush greenway.
North Carolina Symbols of the Season
Make it a Carolina Christmas: From the mountains to the coast, we found our state’s icons — official and honorary — in their best holiday dress.
5 Raleigh Restaurants Serving Up Comfort Food
From fried chicken and waffles to baby back ribs, these five restaurants in Raleigh are serving up some of our favorite comforting classics.
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.
Back in the Day: A Whale of a Tale
In 1928, a massive carcass of a sperm whale washed ashore in Wrightsville Beach — and that was just the beginning of the trouble.
The Baddest Girl on the Planet
With the crashing waves of Hatteras Island as the backdrop, Heather Frese’s award-winning debut novel follows the story of a local girl who’s fed up with being held down.
3 Itineraries in the City of Oaks
Food, shopping, art, and history: Spend a day exploring one of three unique districts in downtown Raleigh — or stay for the weekend to explore them all.
