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From Elizabeth Hudson: Dear March, Come In!

After quiet winter months, join Our State’s editor in chief in celebrating the first signs of spring in North Carolina.

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Go paddling on pristine headwaters, hike to spectacular waterfalls, watch falcons soar, and explore downtown shops in the sunshine during a spring trip to Highlands.

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Recipes

Spring Vegetable Frittata

Fill your skillet with the spring produce we dreamed of all winter long when you make this vegetable-packed frittata.

by Lynn Wells
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Spring Scramble: 4 Delicious Egg Recipes

For the eggs you don’t plan on dyeing this spring, make them the star of every meal — including dessert.

by Lynn Wells
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Art Springs Eternal

For our editor in chief, spring sunshine means marveling at a masterpiece.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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Easter in North Carolina

When the sun rises on Easter morning, its warming rays make their way across our landscape — from the sandy shores to the tallest peaks — flooding our homes and hearts with hope and light.

by Our State Staff
Susan Kelly's Column

Season of Hope

Pastel dyed eggs dotting the landscape are a sure sign that winter is winding down, but as every gardener knows, patience is key: Spring doesn’t necessarily begin when the Easter sermon ends.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Edible Petals

Creative concoctions made with fresh flowers give us five ways to enjoy a taste of spring.

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