Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this discovery, gold mining spread gradually to nearby counties and eventually into other southern states. During its peak years gold mining was second only to farming in the number of North Carolinians it employed.
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Reed Gold Mine Video
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this... more
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Chimney Rock State Park Video
Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. The Park, located 25... more
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Carolina Ziplines Video
Gliding high above the forest floor on cables strung between trees isn't the type of thrill you... more
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Mountain Biking at Bur-Mil Park Video
Sitting just off Lake Higgins and Lake Brandt, Bur-Mil Park offers more than four miles of trails... more
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Raven Rock State Park Video
Should the humdrum of the work week leave you with the urge to travel and explore, head to Raven... more
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Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Video
At first glance, there's not a lot to see at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge, but a closer look... more
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Carolina Raptor Center Video
Just north of Charlotte, at the Carolina Raptor Center, lives a collection of predators rarely... more
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Fairy Stone State Park Video
When you enter Fairy Stone State Park, you'll notice the difference right away. "Main thing is... more
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Grandfather Mountain
Its jagged edges and unique profile have been well-known in the North Carolina mountains for... more
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Tanglewood Park
The scenery inside Tanglewood Park speaks for itself. Quiet, flower-lined pastures, river views... more
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JC Raulston Arboretum Video
The arboretum bearing the name of the late J.C. Raulston is known as the premier showcase of... more
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Discovery Place Video
A Charlotte institution since 1981, Discovery Place is a world-class science and technology museum... more
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Glencoe Mill Village Video
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Explore Winston-Salem
The most recognizable part of Winston-Salem may be its downtown skyline, but to really understand... more
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Hanging Rock State Park Video
The most famous of Hanging Rock State Park's 20 miles of hiking trails is the park's namesake, which... more
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McGill Rose Garden
In downtown Charlotte, the McGill Rose Garden attracts North Carolinians from all over the state. more
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North Carolina Transportation Museum Video
If it's got wings or wheels, you'll find it at the North Carolina Transportation Museum here, just... more
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Billy Graham Library Video
To tell the story of Billy Graham, you have to start at the beginning; at a dairy farm just... more
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Baa-Moo Farm Video
An hour's drive from the Triad, in Iredell County, sits the appropriately named Baa-Moo Farm. From... more
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Explore Greensboro Video
Sometimes, you don't even have to leave your hometown to go on vacation. The city of Greensboro... more
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Lazy 5 Ranch Video
When photojournalist Joe McCloskey and I hopped on board the horse-drawn wagon at the Lazy 5 Ranch... more
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N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Video
Every year, half a million visitors come to the Museum of Natural Sciences to explore North... more
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Town Creek Indian Mound Video
About an hour and a half south of the Triad, in southern Montgomery County, sits Town Creek Indian... more
