The director of JC Raulston Arboretum is North Carolina’s Indiana Jones of plants. He travels to some of the world’s most remote locations, braving treacherous landscapes and dangerous beasts in search of rare species to bring back to his shrine of flora.
This town in the Sandhills calls to the greats. Writers, athletes, chefs, and creatives of all kinds come to this part of Moore County, where, among the longleaf pines, inspiration awaits.
Even in North Carolina’s biggest city, there’s nothing like a breezy afternoon filled with fresh air and sunshine.
In our biggest city, shining skyscrapers form a glass-and-concrete jungle. But there’s plenty of fresh air here, too: in breezy beer gardens, at elevated rooftop restaurants, and on pretty streetside patios.
Discover family-friendly outdoor adventures on special trails across the state.
In a small Jackson County town, where trout fill the mountain streams and traffic is confined to the trails, the pull of community calls to both natives and newcomers.
At the ballet, the symphony, theaters, and sports arenas, the Queen City puts on a show.
A record-setting hiker and North Carolina native reflects on what makes our state such an iconic part of the most famous hiking trail in the world.
In our state’s largest city, a demand for culinary diversity inspires an incredible and creative food scene that can satisfy anyone — no matter your taste or budget.
