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Aristotle said, “In all things of nature, there is something marvelous.”

So, I went in search of something marvelous. With North Carolina’s vast sights to see, it isn’t a matter of if there are marvelous sights, but which marvelous sight to see. Just a mere hour away from Raleigh, I decided to explore the state’s first nature preserve.

There are pine needles everywhere. The ground is still damp from the night before. I hear the sounds of nature and the crunch of my shoes as I begin my walk.

Looking for something to do for this July 4th holiday weekend? Celebrate Independence Day at one of these North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources site events!

School will be wrapping up across North Carolina in the next few weeks. Still not sure what do with you kids? Our museums and historic sites and local arts councils across the state offer summer camps that inspire kids to create and teach teens about the Tar Heel State’s past in a fun, collaborative atmosphere.Our camps are filling up pretty fast, but we still have some availability. Here are nine camps that still have spots open and promise plenty of summer fun:

We’re just a few days out from Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot: The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher in Kure Beach this Saturday and Sunday. With more than 800 re-enactors currently slated to participate in the battle scenario at Shepherd’s Battery and a whole host of other activities planned throughout weekend, the event promises fun for the entire family. Here are a few tips to ensure you have the best experience possible:

Happy first day of fall! Autumn is always an amazing time to get out there and explore all the unique outdoor and cultural destinations that the Tar Heel State has to offer.To celebrate this year’s Fall Equinox, we thought we’d share seven activities we have on our fall bucket list that you should try, too:1. Take a stroll in the N.C. Museum of Art’s Museum Park.