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Vacation in North Carolina

North Carolina is a copious land of hidden vacation resources. From southern hometown festivals to quiet vacation getaways, North Carolina offers three uniquely different geographical regions, which provide a generous assortment of recreational activities.

Geographically North Carolina borders the Atlantic ocean gradually sloping across its coastal plain through the Piedmont into the Appalachian mountains. Giving each region, it's own unique natural and cultural characteristics. For example, the North Carolina coast's natural white sand beaches of the Outer Banks provide a world class summer's vacation of sun and sport. Meanwhile, traveling 200 miles east, in Raleigh the state's Capitol, is Mordecai Historic Park, offering visitors a glimpse into the grand old south. The Piedmont is a land of majestic rolling hills known for NASCAR racing, crafting, and furniture making, but it is also home to some of the best world class golf courses. Going further westward, one reaches North Carolina's Appalachian mountain region. Once again finding a completely different culture defined by god, blue grass music, and southern country living. Nestled in panoramic scenic mountain vistas one finds delightful natural freshwater pools, falls, and creeks, to take a refreshing dip on a hot summer's day. Nature buffs will be thrilled at the natural beauty and wildlife thriving within the vast stretches of National forest which cover the region. There is no doubt that North Carolina will furnish any traveler with memories for their lifetime.

07/28/2009
CSS Nuese Exhibits Partially Closed in Kinston NC

NC TRAVEL NEWS -- Effective immediately - exhibits from the "CSS Neuse," a Confederate gunboat currently installed in the state historic site's 100 North Queen St. office in Kinston, NC, located in Lenoir County, will be temporarily closed, but other exhibits on 2612 W. Vernon Ave are still open...

07/28/2008
Fort Dobbs to Expand Through Grant

NC TRAVEL NEWS -- Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in North Carolina won a grant of $150,000 to fund a multi year development project designed to expand and enhance the historical French and Indian War fort...

06/09/2008
Beating The Summer's Heat At Sliding Rock

Sliding Rock - Translyvania CountyTRANSLYVANIA COUNTY NC NEWS -- With temperatures reaching the nineties in Transylvania County, Sliding Rock is packed with visitors. Located in the Pigsah National Forest, between Brevard and Big East Fork, along Highway 276, is a swimming hole on Looking Glass Creek, known as Sliding Rock, a natural 60-foot water slide...

05/25/2008
2008 Agricultural Tourism Travel Guide

Homegrown Handmade Art Roads and Farm TrailsPITT COUNTY NC NEWS -- The Homegrown Handmade project hosted the eastern North Carolina debut and kick-off of the "Homegrown Handmade Art Roads and Farm Trails," travel guide...

05/11/2008
Got to Be NC Festival Scheduled!

Got to Be NCWAKE COUNTY NC NEWS -- The premier "Got to Be NC" festival is scheduled for June 5, 2008 through June 8, 2008! More than seventy-five North Carolina food service companies will showcase their products in the State Fairgrounds in the Exposition Building...

05/06/2008
Cabarrus County Country Club to Host First HorsePower Tee Shot Tour

CABARRUS COUNTY NC NEWS -- Cabarrus County Country Club will host the first Horse Power Tee Shot Tour on May 15, 2008. NASCAR drivers', Elliott Sadler, Kyle Petty, J.J. Yeley, Brian Vickers and Stephen Leicht, will compete in this newest Golf event...

03/17/2008
Renovations on Public Boating Access Areas

Bells Church Public Fishing AreaSTANLY COUNTY NC NEWS -- On Lake Tillery, between Stanly and Montgomery Counties, floating piers are being installed in four places. Temporarily Closes Bells Church Public Fishing Area. Completed renovations on the Concord Church boating access area on the Yadkin River, in Davie County...

01/08/2008
Captain of Sailboat Missing in Intracoastal Waterway

PASQUOTANK COUNTY NC NEWS -- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search for John Martins of Suffolk, Virginia, Captain of the 47-foot sailboat Marissa yesterday, the Marissa collided in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Elizabeth City, North Carolina with the 33-foot sailboat Dreamcatcher...

12/03/2007
Vessel Registration Fees To Increase

CARTERET COUNTY NC NEWS -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced vessel registration fees will increase... Waterfowl hunting is a very active sport. The dangers of hypothermia greatly increase...

10/23/2007
DuPont State Forest Game Land Black Bear Hunts Canceled

HENDERSON COUNTY NC NEWS -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has canceled the special-permit black bear hunts scheduled for DuPont State Forest Game Land on Oct. 29-31, Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 12-14...

10/14/2007
Coastal Waterfowl Impoundments may lack Water Levels for Hunting

ROWAN COUNTY NC NEWS -- Despite continuing drought conditions, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has reminded the public that no changes have been made to upcoming hunting seasons. Additionally, waterfowl hunting may be negatively impacted by drought conditions, but will remain open...

08/31/2007
Labor Day Holiday Safety Advisory

COUNTY NC NEWS -- There are several advisories from the U.S. Coast Guard and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol that County NC News would like to share with the public this Labor Day holiday weekend. But first, we would like to take a moment to honor the holiday itself...

08/27/2007
Lake Gaston Chosen for Creel Survey

WARREN COUNTY NC NEWS -- Beginning on September 1, 2007, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be conducting a year-long creel survey on Lake Gaston...

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