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Must See Train Rides in North Carolina Tweetsie Railroad Photo by Getty Image If you have lived in North Carolina for a time, you have probably heard of Tweetsie Railroad or maybe you have visited as a child. Tweetsie Railroad is a wild west themed adventure everyone should experience at least once in their life. They have fun for all ages, from Thomas the Tank Engine to a deer petting…
Urban Legends
North Carolina Urban Legends 1. The Devil’s Tramping Ground (Chatham County) 1 Located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a mysterious, barren circle shrouded in legend. Folklore claims the Devil paces the clearing at night, contemplating…
6 Weird Roadside Attractions
North Carolina’s Weirdest Roadside Attractions BEEP Shangri-La Stone Village This miniature village began as a hobby for retired farmer Henry Warren, and decades later, it still charms visitors along N.C. Highway 86. Constructed with stone, concrete, and quartz sourced from…
Valentines Day
The History and Celebration of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a day dedicated to love and romance. While many associate it with chocolates, flowers, and heartfelt gestures, its origins date back centuries and have evolved…
North Carolina Facts
North Carolina Facts They Don’t Teach in School Sure, we all know North Carolina is the ‘Tar Heel State’ and home to the Wright Brothers’ first flight. But did you know it was also home to Blackbear and the largest…
New Years Resolutions
Achievable Goals and Resolutions for 2025 Health and Wellness Hydration Goal: Drink more water daily to maintain hydration. (3.7 liters is recommended for men, 2.7 liters is recommended for women) Regular Exercise: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity…
A Year in Review
2024 Year in Review: North Carolina’s Defining Moments 2024 has been a year of remarkable shifts and moments of both triumph and turmoil for North Carolina and the nation. From groundbreaking achievements to unexpected challenges, it’s time to reflect on…
History of the Holidays
New Years NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images New Year’s Day celebrations can be traced back to 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia, where the new year began with the new moon. In 46 B.C., Julius Ceasar created…
RDU Airlines
Biggest Carriers at Raleigh Durham International Airport (2022 data) 10. Icelandair Photo by Getty Images Icelandair carried 33,700 passengers; 0.3% of RDU’s airport total 9. Spirit Photo by Getty Images Spirit Airlines carried 88,100 passengers; 0.7% of RDU’s airport total…