The Appalachian Trail stretches 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, and the North Carolina portion features the highest peaks — including several above 6,000 feet — and some of the most beautiful views along the entire footpath. We joined super-hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis for an AT adventure to find out why knowing the Appalachian Trail is part of knowing North Carolina, and why you shouldn’t be intimidated to pull on your hiking boots — for five months, a few days, or even an hour.
For 127 years, this Wilson County store has been keeping its community well supplied — by relying on people just as much as what’s on the shelves.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.
Explore hidden gardens and tasty places to eat and drink in Charlotte’s historic neighborhood.
