There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red ...

There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red cardinal), reptile (eastern box turtle), horse (colonial Spanish ...

“In March of 1950, the last remaining whooping crane in Louisiana was captured at White Lake and transported to Aransas ...

When most visitors flock to North Carolina’s famous mountains or beaches, this 4,200-acre riverside sanctuary remains delightfully under-visited, offering miles of trails where sometimes your only ...

When summer temperatures in North Carolina climb to levels that make you question your life choices, the Eno’s swimming holes become the state’s best-kept refreshment secrets. The Eno Quarry, a former ...

Scientists must journey to remote islands in the middle of the Bering Sea, braving uncertain conditions, to reach the ...

If you want your yard to be a safe haven for cardinals so you can watch them year-round, avoid making these mistakes that may ...

Three species of fire ants have been found in North Carolina: red imported fire ants, black fire ants, and hybrid fire ants.

Cooper Flagg Duke is headed to the Final Four. In large part, the Blue Devils' run has been sparked by a freshman who is on ...

The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is banned by the Migratory Bird ...

Nearly 400 birds, mostly brown pelicans, near Hatteras Inlet were found dead last month from suspected highly pathogenic ...

The 2001 hit calls on North Carolinians to celebrate their love for the state by “spinning your shirt around your head like a helicopter.” ...