North Carolina Archives

9 North Carolina Beaches Close to Virginia (+ Attractions & Activities)

November 25, 2022 by Michaela Lee

Summer season is here! When most people think of Virginia’s white-sand beaches, they think of heading to Virginia Beach or …

November 15, 2022 by Michaela Lee

The local beaches in North Carolina are famous for their natural, unspoiled beauty and over the last decade, it has …

November 1, 2022 by Michaela Lee

Cape Hatteras is a popular island located on the outer banks of North Carolina. It is one of the best …

October 11, 2022 by Michaela Lee

While Little Switzerland NC is one of the state’s small towns, it’s not just the views you’ll want to stop …

October 11, 2022September 13, 2022 by Michaela Lee

The Boone area in DC offers some great spots for tubing down a mountain stream or on the snow during …

October 14, 2020July 25, 2018 by OK Editorial Team

Twenty years ago, my husband and I went to a wedding in Asheville and just had time to explore the …

October 15, 2020July 25, 2018 by OK Editorial Team

Our last day in Asheville was absolutely gorgeous. We had planned to visit the North Carolina Arboretum but when I …

October 15, 2020July 25, 2018 by OK Editorial Team

Cape Hatteras is a 6 hour drive from the DC area but feels like a world away. The slow pace, …

October 16, 2020July 25, 2018 by OK Editorial Team

As regular travelers to Cape Cod, we didn’t know what to expect at the Outer Banks. We found far better …

February 23, 2022July 25, 2018 by OK Editorial Team

Planning a long July weekend in Duck, North Carolina, I was glad to come across Our Kids’ very helpful review …