Our State

Francis Inglis relates a bit of the history of Cupola House and this charming colonial town. Discover the amazing art of bonsai and the collection at the NC Arboretum in Asheville. Take a ride into the sky at the annual National Hot Air Balloon Rally in Statesville.

Visit the nation’s first mall as this historic Asheville building returns to its roots. Enjoy a profile of this world-renowned laminated glass artist, including a visit to his exhibit at Charlotte’s Mint Museum and a look inside his Winston-Salem studio. Experience centuries old technology still at work in our state’s Appalachian mountains. The wild horses on Shackleford Banks still run free.

Explore how a NASA tracking station transformed into an astronomical institute. Come along for a Portsmouth Island homecoming. See how all sorts of fences can offer artistic perspectives.

Witness the restoration of Old Salem's historic organ. Follow the misadventures of Durant's Kayaker from this Tar Heel troubadour. Winged winter flocks gather at Mattamuskeet.

Chart a colonial workboat's construction, and its Beaufort to Hertford journey. Main Street restoration efforts reflect a mountain town's spirit and flavor. Join the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual wildflower pilgrimage.

Explore western North Carolina's waterfalls with Kevin Adams. Visit to an authentic Ramp Festival in Robbinsville. Meet a North Carolina treasure, still playing her blues guitar.

Visit our state’s brightest beacons. Sample the wine industry in North Carolina. Can this wily vine be good for anything?

Discover how our state was once the leading gold producer in the U.S. Explore the charms of this Tar Heel town. A handmade quilt is a treasure indeed.

Examine world-renowned artist Ben Long's amazing and inspiring frescoe creations. Find fresh peaches and homemade peach ice cream with D.G. Martin. Come see why over one million people each year flock to Fort Macon State Park.