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Travel Guides

Paddling Paradise

Whatever your location and skill level, North Carolina has a place for you to canoe or kayak.

by Taylor Pardue
Central

Like a Local: Clayton

This Johnston County town is rapidly building its future on the foundation of its past.

by K McKay
Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Asheville Art Studio Tours
Travel

Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Asheville Art Studio Tours in the River Arts District

Exploring one of the most extensive art districts in the world can be intimidating, but Asheville Art Studio Tours helps visitors make personal connections with the artists.

by Rosalie Catanoso
Travel

Best-Kept Secrets in the Triangle: Vintage Village in Raleigh

With its unique hands-on approach to antiquing, Vintage Village in Raleigh is a small community of antiques shops with a world of possibilities.

by K McKay
6 Ways to Explore Currituck County During Off-Season
Eastern

6 Ways to Explore Currituck County During the Off-Season

Pack an extra layer and head northeast to spend time in the coastal communities you love — without the crowds.

by K McKay
Recipes

Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

A classic Southern recipe for breakfast or brunch, these buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy are rich, hearty, and downright delicious.

by Elena Brent Rosemond-Hoerr
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Blue Stone Dive Resort
Travel

Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Blue Stone Dive Resort

Thomasville’s best-kept secret is located under the surface, at a former slate rock quarry where novice and advanced divers alike can experience scuba diving hundreds of miles from the ocean.

by K McKay
Chicken Salad Recipe
Recipes

Classic Chicken Salad

Apples, grapes, and toasted almonds add a delicious sweetness and crunch to this chicken salad recipe.

by Our State Staff
Hang Gliding in Currituck with Kitty Hawk Kites
Eastern

Hang Gliding in Currituck County

In the northernmost corner of our east coast, Currituck County is a sight for sore eyes — especially from a bird's-eye view. Experience the beaches, sounds, forests, and buildings while soaring thousands of feet above.

by Our State Staff
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