North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.
10 Winter Wonderlands in North Carolina
Enjoy a magical snow day, any day: Here are a few of Our State’s favorite spots to ice-skate, ski, snowboard, snow tube, and sled.
3 Things to Add to Your January To-Do List
Cook, hike, shop, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
9 Delicious Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in North Carolina
From burgers to comfort food to elegant entrées, the range of plant-based dining in North Carolina is growing.
A Guide to Downtown Farmville
When four local businessmen sought to save their town, locals took the challenge to heart, creating a place where innovation thrives.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Colorful lights shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year at this gathering.
7 Places to Shop for One-of-a-Kind North Carolina Gifts
From a handblown glass ornament that shines like a jewel to a coveted coffee mug perfect for Christmas morning, the best-loved gifts are the ones that can’t be replaced. We collected seven of our favorite galleries and craft shops across the state for local, handmade treasures that you can’t find anywhere else.
10 North Carolina Items for Your December To-Do List
Festive ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
5 Sites That Tell North Carolina’s Civil Rights Story
Four museums and one little clapboard house celebrate the lives and works of the people whose faith, love, and unwavering commitment ensured civil rights for all North Carolinians.