When planning a trip to view – and photograph — the kaleidoscope of fiery reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows of fall foliage on the East Coast, timing is of…
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To the Lighthouse: Beacons from Maine to Florida serve as picturesque reminders of the past
by GabbyLighthouses once made the way safer for ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean into East Coast ports. By 1900, the United States had nearly 1,000 of these picturesque beacons. Since then,…
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When you think of destinations in North Carolina, the town of Edenton might not come to mind. Perhaps you’ll think of Asheville and the Smoky Mountain region or the Outer Banks…
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Some purists believe camping should include sleeping on the cold, hard ground. And there are those who believe a hotel without room service is considered roughing it. Many of us…
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Five hours west of North Carolina’s beaches, wine estates reminiscent of Napa Valley or Northern Spain dot the Appalachian foothills. Yadkin Valley, which became an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in…
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If you’re heading to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, don’t forget your shopping bag. Whether you’re seeking beachy décor, a colorful new kite, tasty popcorn or a handcrafted rope…
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By Peggy Sijswerda Like a shimmering mirage, the wild horses of Shackleford Banks seem to float on the waters of Bogue Sound, their heads bent over as they graze on…
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By Molly Fellin Spence 1. Chemist Spirits in Asheville, N.C., was born following hours of meticulous experimental moonshining by Debbie Word and her daughter, Danielle Donaldson, an actual chemist. The…
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By Shuan Butcher The sight of dozens of cars going in circles at 200 miles per hour just inches apart from each other, the sound of the engines roaring, the…
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by Gina Gallucci-White At Oconaluftee Indian Village in North Carolina, guests are transported back into the 1760s as they watch the Cherokee lifestyle and history come alive through interactive experiences.…