Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Piedmont
The gently rolling hills of the Piedmont make up the central third of North Carolina. This region, wedged between the mountains... (more)
North Carolina's 300-plus mi of coastline are fronted by a continuous series of fragile barrier islands. Broad rivers lead inland... (more)
The majestic peaks, meadows, balds, and valleys of the Appalachian, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains epitomize the western... (more)