In the walkable downtowns of Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia, a local guide shares his favorite spots to grab a bite, explore outdoors, and settle in for a stay.
A Book-Lover’s Weekend in the Sandhills
Tour the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, explore the archives, and follow in the footsteps of premier writers as you take a bibliophile’s journey to Pinehurst and Southern Pines.
A High Country Classroom Takes Root in the Blue Ridge
Yonni’s Clubhouse blends lessons in conservation with hands-on discovery at Grandfather Mountain.
A Family‑Friendly Mountain Escape in Jackson County
From waterfalls and picture-perfect moments to bites that won’t break the bank, here’s how to spend three days making memories with your crew.
A Weekend in High Point
Catch a Carolina Core FC soccer game, fuel up at a food hall, slip and glide down a waterslide, and stay at a boutique hotel on a weekend trip to this Piedmont city.
6 Events to Make Elkin a Year-Round Destination
Throughout the seasons, sample regional flavors, browse local artisans, and soak in live music across the Foothills.
Crab Pie
After a beach vacation, Chef Lynn Wells brings a taste of the coast home with her recipe for crab pie, a simply seasoned, savory tart packed with jumbo lump crab meat and baked until bubbling.
Our State Book Club Presents: Heather Frese
From a young age, a writer felt the pull of Hatteras Island, a place whose sand and stories have always felt like home.
North Carolina, Naturally: Waves
On the easternmost edge of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the waves off Hatteras hold their power longer than anywhere else on the East Coast. In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice meets surfer and waterman Pat O’Neal, who helps her understand this natural phenomenon and the fun and fury the tides bring.
