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Rewards Await Along the New River Trail State Park

BY NAN K. CHASE Jewels! Jewels! Jewels! And they’re all free. Blue ones, pink ones, yellow, red, purple—even gaudy white ones. The ephemeral wildflowers of early spring decorate the forest.

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Fit Families

How to stay active in North Carolina during winter BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF According to Forbes.com, the most common New Year’s resolution is to get in shape. Finding the motivation to stay.

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Blissfully Biltmore

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Trade in the normal hustle and bustle of the season for the breathtaking grandeur and fascinating history that only the.

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Fall in Love With the Beauty of Boone

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF Autumn in North Carolina’s high country delivers spectacular beauty, breathtaking colors and endless opportunities for adventure. With its cool temperatures and vivid views, it’s no wonder fall.

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Find crystals, gemstones, fossils and more—if you know where to look

BACKYARD TREASURES BY ANITA STONE If rocks and colorful stones fascinate you, you’re in luck. North Carolina is blessed with a highly mineralized soil composition containing an abundance of colorful.

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Aquaculture is 
making fresh seafood more attainable

DOCK TO DISH STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF North Carolina’s rich history of agriculture harvests more than just vegetables and tobacco. From the mountains to the Piedmont—and up and.

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A Husband-and-Wife Baseball Life

Cary couple Max and Sarah Schrock are embracing the game while it lasts BY KURT DUSTERBERG Max and Sarah Schrock are like many young parents. Much of their time is.

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Cheering on North Carolina’s Top Teams

BY KURT DUSTERBERG If your family enjoys taking in live sporting events, you live in the right state. North Carolina offers plenty of variety. Name the sport, and you can.

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N.C. Sets the Scene for Hollywood Family Fun

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF The Tar Heel State has lured many Hollywood location scouts in search of the perfect setting for bringing their director’s vision to life. These North Carolina towns.

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The Blue Ridge Craft Trails

This fall, stray from the beaten path. Embark on a brand-new network of trails in the North Carolina mountains to experience the ultimate harvest time retreat—complete with vibrant foliage, small-town.

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