Roanoke Ramblings: Paddling North Carolina’s Amazon
Traveling by canoe, this nature writer explores the rich, ecologically diverse area of our state’s swamplands.
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Water Warriors: Meet the Rare Neuse River Waterdog
This unique and truly aquatic salamander is found only in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River basins of North Carolina.
Where to Hike Near Raleigh
In honor of The Year of the Trail, use this as a guide when selecting a new trail to explore this year in Raleigh and beyond.
It’s Only Natural: Courtship in the Wild
How a few frisky mammals, insects and amphibians in North Carolina attract one another — and the surprising activities that happen next.
Swan Season: Majestic Birds Along the Coast
Each winter, thousands of tundra swans migrate to eastern North Carolina, where they spend time preening, resting, and eating.
Bear Country: Sightings in our Coastal Plain Wildlife Refuges
While most consider the mountains the place to find black bears, our nature writer has had remarkable encounters with them along the coast.
Beach Birds: Take a Closer Look at your Surfside Companions
Birds and people alike love the beach! Learn how to identify our fine feathered friends on your next trip to North Carolina’s coast.
The Night Shift: The Beauty and Variety of North Carolina Moths
Move over lightning bugs — these winged creatures are the ones to watch for on summer evenings!
Pack a Pole! Five Nearby Hikes To Go Fishing
Check out these spots in the Triangle to cast a line in the water after a short hike, a quintessential summer pastime or many.
The Incomplete Gardener
Just like the plants in his garden, this writer finds we’re always learning and growing, dreaming and scheming.
Clay Masters: These Wasps Make Good Neighbors
Mud dauber wasps are non-aggressive insects that are unlikely to sting — and expert architects that build intricate nests
A Month of Firsts: Mother Nature Shines in April
From unfurling leaves to early butterflies, it’s a good time to head outside to note the changes happening in your neighborhood.
Love in the Rain: A Salamander Congress
On damp nights in the winter in North Carolina, a mating ritual surfaces where thousands of salamanders gather to lay eggs.
The Chosen One
Columnist Jim Dodson on spotting a red-tailed sentinel , his a faithful, four-legged soulmate and the concept of spirit animals