20 Ways to Enjoy the Longest, Hottest Days of a Raleigh Summer
From hitting an evening film screening at NCMA to star gazing to watching the Durham Bulls, here are 20 ways to relish these long summer evenings.
Category: Explore
The Need for Speed: Scenes from the Wake County Speedway
Click into a classic pastime, just a few miles outside of Raleigh, at our local NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack.
Exclusive: Subpar Parks Posters of North Carolina Landmarks
Instagram sensation Amber Share created these illustrations of North Carolina State parks — featuring their highly entertaining one-star reviews — exclusively for WALTER to celebrate her new book.
Take a Dip: Cool Off in the Water on these Hikes
The heat is rising! Here are five hikes near the Triangle that offer a chance to swim in creeks, lakes, and swimming holes.
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Chef Scott Crawford Shares How to Travel Like a Foodie
Local celebrity chef Scott Crawford’s insider tips on planning travel and why Croatia is his favorite place to visit.
Special Delivery! 20 Triangle-based Food Subscriptions & CSAs
Seafood, spuds, and sprouts: here’s a list of Community Supported Agriculture programs in the Raleigh area to help you decide which one is best for you.
Saving Chavis: The History of Chavis Memorial Park
After decades of neglect, one neighborhood led the charge to revitalize Chavis Memorial Park, an attraction built for Raleigh’s Black families in 1937.
Welcome to Black Main Street
A new series of sidewalk murals takes viewers on a historical stroll down Raleigh’s Black Main Street
North Carolina Pit Stops worth a Road Trip Detour
Decamp detours to take this summer from decades old hot dog stands and sandwich shops to barbecue joints and more on your way to the mountains or coast.
Oxfords to Heirlooms: Little Grey Line Turns Button-Downs into Kids Clothes
Jessica Johnson Moore has made a business out of repurposing men’s shirts into dresses for their daughters
Your Guide to Triangle Roadside Stands, “U-Pick” Fields, and Farmers Markets to Visit
From berries to lettuces to honey and more, here’s where to shop for produce and artisan foods year-round in the Triangle.
Get Outside With These 10 Books
Pick up one of these guides to hike, bike, float, skate, and fish your way through North Carolina!
15+ Dreamy, Unique & Stylish Coastal AirBnbs in NC
Bookmark this list of rentals in Ocracoke, Beaufort and Carolina Beach and other North Carolina coast towns for an amazing summer getaway.