Join some of North Carolina’s expert guides to learn about history and architecture, wildlife and food, and the people who have shaped our state.
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3 Kid-Friendly Trails to Trek
Explore an island in the middle of the state, search for Venus flytraps among the wetlands, and keep your eyes open for fairies alongside bright blooms on these engaging trails.
Glasses Up: Breweries on the Rise in Alamance County
Sip a craft brew at seven local taprooms in Saxapahaw, Graham, Burlington, and Mebane.
Enchantment Under the Stars: A Photo Essay
Star light, star bright — won’t you join us for a show tonight? The cicadas are singing, and the air smells like campfire smoke, or drive-in popcorn, or a saltwater breeze. From the mountains to the coast, nighttime in North Carolina is a work of art.
A Weekender’s Guide to Saxapahaw
This town on the Haw River may be small, but it has all the makings of a perfect weekend getaway.
Downtown: Saxapahaw
On the banks of the Haw River, a tiny town in Alamance County is enjoying a rural renaissance.
Saxapahaw Day Trip Guide
Once a mill community, this Alamance County gem has become a cultural and culinary hideaway.
New Life at the Haw River Ballroom
The Haw River Ballroom uses salvaged materials from its past to create new memories.
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With the help of committed residents, a mill village along the banks of the Haw River flourishes again with renovated condominiums, quirky puppet-makers, delicious sandwiches at the General Store, and a healing atmosphere.