From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina. While the rest of the country breaks the bank on holiday trips to the warm shores of Miami Beach or the time-honored…
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Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina. When winter’s chilly temperatures and long, dark nights start to put a damper on the mood, it’s high time to get out of the…
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Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack. To some, a cold plunge feels like a fate worthy of fright—immersing yourself into water so cold…
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Drink in the colors of autumn on these scenic drives throughout North Carolina. When the humid, hot days of summer finally give way to fall, it’s high time to embark on a road trip to explore all of North Carolina’s glorious autumn…
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Local chefs offer their finest flavors at affordable prices during Des Moines Restaurant Week. Here are eight spots to try. After a summer’s worth of preparation, Des Moines area restaurant chefs are ready to offer their most inventive and…
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Marvel at splashing waterfalls and flowing creeks on these hikes located a quick jaunt from Las Vegas. Sometimes, a rainy day can cast a dark cloud over your mood, but luckily for those living in southern Nevada, somber weather today means…
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You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes. Much like the sun’s first rays at dawn might send a vampire heading for the hills, summer is a season that Houstonians dread like no other. And it’s for…
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Two North Carolina veterinarians explain the impact of hot weather on pets, and what pet owners should do to keep their fur babies healthy all summer long. Summer can signal the start of a joyously sweaty and sticky season for some, but…
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Catch magnificent displays of Fourth of July fireworks in North Carolina over mountains, cityscapes, or the sea. Apple pie and vanilla ice cream. Sun and surf. Red, white, and blue. Some things are just better when they’re paired together.…
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Celebrate Pride 2025 throughout June with these Copper State-based events and venues. Every Arizonan knows that the month of June doesn’t just bring abundant sunshine and scorching heat to the Copper State—it’s also a time when Arizona’s…
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