From Roanoke Rapids to Raven Rock, a natural divide across North Carolina has long-guided water, wildlife, and people. Join Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as she explores the town of Weldon, where the cascades from the Roanoke River signify the geological shift where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain.
Hidden History: Camp Catawba
Writer Brad Campbell heads to western North Carolina where he visits the site that once was Camp Catawba, a summer playscape for boys to grow in an idyllic world of nature, music, art, theater, and literature.
North Carolina, Noted: Rhonda Gouge
Join writer Mark Kemp as he travels to North Carolina’s High Country, where he meets a guitarist who has carried on the region’s musical identity by teaching students the rich traditions of Appalachian music for five decades.
Barbecue Wings
For Chef Lynn Wells, summer means grilling season. Light the charcoal and follow along as she shares one of her favorite recipes to cook over open fire.
The Joys of West Jefferson
In this artsy Ashe County town, discover dozens of colorful murals and local galleries, try famous “squeaky cheese,” float down the New River, and more.
Get Outside in Greensboro
From the downtown greenway to sweeping parks with trails and zip lines, the Gate City’s green spaces offer ways for all ages to play outdoors.
North Carolina’s Bottle Hunter
In this episode of Hidden History, Brad Campbell takes us to Selma, where we meet Scott Given, a dedicated collector of antique glass bottles and steward of the histories they symbolize.
North Carolina, Naturally: Ocracoke Island
On one remote Outer Banks island, wildlife thrives despite the challenges that come with living on the edge of the continent. Hop aboard a ferry with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice and travel to Ocracoke to discover this coastal wonder that holds everyone from humans to humble rodents generously and without judgement.
North Carolina, Noted: Richie Crowder
Join writer Mark Kemp as he travels to western North Carolina to meet a luthier who crafts instruments with backstories as rich as the people who play them.