In the more than 300 years since the Religious Society of Friends brought their way of life to North Carolina, Quakers have maintained a steady presence here. Today, their belief in peace, quiet reflection, and inner light shines faithfully.
Photo Essay: Caretakers of the Coast
Grassy marshes, fishing traditions, maritime forests: Some of our state’s greatest treasures thrive along our shores. In a region of constant change, a group of scientists, educators, and volunteers are preserving our coast for future generations.
Photo Essay: Black Mountain
This Buncombe County community boasts a lively downtown rich in good food, cultural arts, and friendly faces. It's a perfect destination for a day trip — but you may find yourself wanting to pull up a rocking chair and stay in this mountain town much longer.
Photo Essay: Native North Carolina
Our eight state-recognized tribes each have their own stories and traditions, but they share an important bond, too: a love of this land that traces back to the first people who called it home.
Photo Essay: Exploring Asheville’s Montford Neighborhood
In a neighborhood just north of busy downtown Asheville, grand old houses with soft beds, gourmet breakfasts, and wide, friendly porches say, "Come on in. Won't you stay awhile?"
Photo Essay: Crafted in Carolina
In factories across the state, innovative minds and skilled hands, heritage and hard work, bring mere ideas into being.
Photo Essay: Lake Junaluska
This one-time summer retreat in Haywood County now welcomes visitors year-round. Yet it remains an enchanting place apart — especially on the Fourth of July.
Photo Essay: Exploring Beaufort on Two Wheels
A coastal town with an abundance of charm looks even sweeter aboard an old-school beach cruiser.
Photo Essay: Reliving the Revolution through Reenactment in Guilford County
On a cold March day in 1781, a quiet backcountry farming community in Guilford County became the site of a pivotal battle in the American Revolution. Today, the bravery of the soldiers who fought for our country’s independence is honored with a powerful reenactment.
