From Roanoke Rapids past Raven Rock, a natural divide has long guided water, wildlife, and people — and it’s still shaping North Carolina today.
An Island Shaped by Nature
From sea turtles to nutria, wildlife makes Ocracoke a world of its own.
A Mountain All Aglow
As the sun sets at Grandfather Mountain, fireflies put on a magnificent show — for those willing to stop and pay attention.
A Match Made in Nature
The close relationship between butterflies and flowers is obvious, but swallowtails and azaleas take it to another level.
My Friends the Squirrels
A scientist who once rescued a pair of helpless squirrels returns to the forest where she released them. She recalls their saga fondly — but will they remember her?
From the Mouths of Ants
Seeds discarded by these tiny forest gardeners grow into the wildflowers and herbs that thrive in the understory of our woods.
Red Wolf Resilience
A story of survival unfolds on the Albemarle Peninsula.
The Sound of Wild Ice
In winter, when the weather is just right, water turns ethereally symphonic — if you stop to listen.
