Claire Mainprize is a writer and editor who covers the intersections of pop culture, lifestyle, and spirituality. Find more of her work at ClaireMainprize.com.
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Last-Minute NC Trips to Take Before School Starts
The final days of summer are more precious than gold, so pack your bags and take one of these seven last-minute NC trips.
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How to find 7 secret beaches in North Carolina
Skip the over-hyped tourist traps. Here’s your guide to 7 secret beaches in North Carolina, for sand, swimming, and sweet, sweet solitude.
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It Turns Out, NC Swimming Holes are Enchanting. Here Are the Best Ones.
These picturesque (and highly Instagrammable) NC swimming holes are the most magical way to beat the heat this summer.
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Where + How to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in North Carolina
Whether floating over the vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains or landing in a field full of azaleas, embarking on a hot air balloon adventure should be on every North Carolinian’s bucket list. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Fruits and Vegetables in North Carolina
DYK North Carolina is one of the best states for berry picking? Find out when and where to pick raspberries, blueberries, and a long list of other crops in this 2023 U-pick guide.
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North Carolina Wine & Beer Festivals to Put on Your 2023 Calendar
Known as “the state of Southern beer,” North Carolina knows how to have a good time while imbibing. These 14 beer and wine festivals prove it.
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21 Wacky, Wild, & Woolly Festivals Happening in North Carolina in 2023
What wacky, wild, and woolly (yep) festivals are happening in North Carolina this year? We’ve got 21—so mark your calendars and get your crew together, because things are about to get weird.
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Make a New Friend in NC: 13 Cheap & Easy Places To Do It
Meeting new people as an adult can be daunting—especially when you’re hoping for a friendship connection. Here’s a list of 13 easy and affordable places in North Carolina where you can go to scope out a potential pal.
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12 Cheap Stops Along The Outer Banks National Scenic Highway to Visit With Your Foodie Friend
From award-winning restaurants to local holes-in-the-wall, these are the best places in the OBX to get grub on a budget in 2023.
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11 Adventure Parks in North Carolina to Visit This Summer
From well-known water parks to family owned and operated attractions, there’s plenty for adventurous North Carolinians to do during the summer months.
