NC Icons: The Legend of Methuselah

Deep in the remote Three Sisters Swamp of the Black River stands an ancient old-growth forest. For decades, a famed bald cypress, dated to 372 AD and known as Methuselah, was its patriarch — until two even older trees were discovered.

7 Scenic Drives on the Carolina Coast

When it’s summertime and the mercury’s climbing, North Carolinians flock to the beach — but there’s more to our coast than surf and sand. These scenic drives are full of water and wildlife, meals and memories. What are you waiting for?

35 Amazing Historic Places to See in North Carolina

The National Register of Historic Places has documented some 95,000 structures, sites, and districts across the country. In North Carolina, around 2,900 properties — from churches and cotton mills to farms, homes, and schools — have earned this designation. Now, these special spots representing our state’s history are known nationwide.