Combine the best of this month’s harvest with creamy dressings and rich vinaigrettes.
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Summer Garden Salad
This crunchy salad is topped with fresh basil and a creamy goat cheese dressing.
Squash, Corn, & Tomato Salad
A medley of produce comes together in this salad, a colorful addition to summer cookout spreads.
An Our State Playlist: 10 Summer Cookout Songs
Get a summer soirée started with our curated Spotify playlist featuring songs by North Carolina musicians.
The Redbug Blues
Exploring the state from maritime forests to mountain trails, the Ramblin’ Man has encountered a rogues’ gallery of pests: mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums. None compare to his sworn enemy, the chigger.
Working for the Weekend
Labor Day stirs memories of first jobs and inspires end-of-summer celebrations.
5 Cool Mountain Towns to Explore this Summer
When you’re longing to escape the humidity, head to these charming High Country towns off the Blue Ridge Parkway for unforgettable adventures.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Summer’s Last Stand
Growing up in North Carolina, the swelter of a late Southern summer was all about finding the best ways to cool off.
Celebrate a Blue Ridge Summer in Boone
Go on an adventure, see stunning mountain views, listen to live music, and dine outdoors this summer.