Nature


Barrique in Goldsboro, NC. (Image via Larry Lynn)
16 NC Trails That Take You To Something Awesome

In 2023, it's the "Year of the Trail" in NC. If you like a beer, a live concert, wildlife, or a culinary treat at the end of your trail, we've got you covered.

Spring in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains. Yes please. (Shutterstock)
Spring Is Here: Our Guide to NC’s Most Pleasant (And Pollinated) Season

We dish on North Carolina’s best plants, farmers’ markets, and destinations this spring.

The fourth opossum safely captured and released far from this reporter's home. (Photo: Michael McElroy)
One of NC’s Most Common Household Pests Isn’t What You Think.

You can humanely remove this common pest from under your house. Because, like us, they love donuts.

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5 Natural Wonders in North Carolina That You Must Visit

North Carolina is a playground for nature-lovers. So we’ve pulled together a guide to some of our finest natural wonders to get you started.

Rip currents can be dangerous at North Carolina's Outer Banks. Here's how to get out of them safely. (Shutterstock)
A North Carolina Man Rescued Two Children at Oak Island Beach. Here’s What We Can Learn From Him.  

This is as good an opportunity as ever to talk about how to escape the biggest danger beachgoers face in North Carolina.

What a showoff. An otherwise beautiful male indigo bunting (left) looks rather plain in comparison to the male painted bunting, one of 7 elusive North Carolina birds to watch. (Shutterstock)
Rare Bird Bingo: Our Guide to Finding 7 Elusive (But Beautiful) North Carolina Avians

From Crayola-colored buntings to a bird that looks like a flame in flight, we’ll tell you where to find some of our favorite feathered friends.

The Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. (Image via Shutterstock)
Each of North Carolina’s National Parks and Why You Should Visit One Right Now

A tour of the state’s choice national parks and sites, from the most beautiful mountain passes to the Atlantic’s gorgeous lookouts.