Neighbors in a Johnston County community saw their beloved rail town fading and got to work. Together, they’ve shown what’s possible with a can-do attitude and the power of positivity.
Haywood on Ice
This mountain county produces some of the cleanest water in the United States. In January, people gather to celebrate the local resource and to enjoy the beauty of winter in the Smokies.
9 Sledding Hills in North Carolina
When a fresh snow blankets the state, thrill seekers grab their sleds (and tubes and toboggans) to slip and slide.
The General Store on Top of the World
At an elevation of more than 5,000 feet, Fred’s General Mercantile is among the country’s highest such stores. And for generations of Beech Mountain locals and visitors, it’s where they go to get everything they need.
See You on the Slopes
With a little help from the instructors at Appalachian Ski Mountain — and the confidence of youth — the journey from bunny hill to black diamond is short and sweet.
Purls of Wisdom in Wilmington
For a group of like-minded crafters, knitting is a lot like life: When the going gets tangled, they know they can always count on their friends.
