The beauty and tranquility of a former plantation in Washington County belie its fraught past. But Somerset Place is telling its history honorably.
Winter Blooms Across North Carolina
While much of nature hunkers down for winter, a bouquet of bright blooms peeks out from the slumbering landscape to embrace the chill.
North Carolina Originals
You might know from our license plates that North Carolina was “First in Flight” and “First in Freedom,” but our state is also the proud birthplace of tinctures, treats, and time-honored traditions.
North Carolina’s Glass Artists
From our state’s mountains to capital city, multicolored masterpieces and crystal-clear creations let the light shine through in beautiful ways.
Hallowed Grounds
Beneath canopies of Spanish moss or wide-open skies, our ancestors rest peacefully, their graves marked by ornate monuments, worn stone markers, or sometimes nothing at all. In cemeteries across the state, we honor those who came before us.
The Cherokee Way
In a land that has remained mostly unchanged for thousands of years, Cherokee culture continues to evolve. With renewed energy, citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are shaping their own narrative.
Joy Rides
Across North Carolina — in neighborhoods and on city streets, along beaches and through mountain forests — cyclists of every skill level find plenty of places to pedal.
Chimney Rock: The Mountaintop Experience
For generations, visitors have been drawn to the unusual rock formation in Hickory Nut Gorge. Today, a quaint community and serene natural beauty are part of the allure of Chimney Rock.
Fruit Full
From our fertile soils bursts a colorful bounty. With hard work and a tender touch, farmers across the state provide us with the sweet taste of summer.