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Ninety years ago, "Trouble" appeared on the beach in N.C. On Wed., April 5, 1928, a resident of Wrightsville Beach stepped outside of his beach-front home to get the morning paper. What he found instead was a massive sperm whale—54 feet long and weighing 100,000 pounds—that...

Who's ready for a Raleigh road trip? Summer may be hitting its final stretch but festival season is just getting ready to peak this month in the City of Oaks! In a destination known for sprawling, rocking, community-wide festivals, the month of Sept. is the crown jewel. Raleigh M.A.I.N. Events

Summer is in full swing in Raleigh, N.C.—there's still tons of fun to be had in the City of Oaks while the days are long and the weather is warm. There's plenty of time to plan for a weekend road trip, too, and Aug. won't let you down! The month ahead is filled with baseball...

Showstopping Fireworks Hello, summer! We can hardly contain our excitement—there are so many fun ways to enjoy the longer days and extra sunshine we get during these warm-weather months. Throw in some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets , Independence Day celebrations plus a few extra vacation...

Welcoming Summer Hello, summer! June is an incredible time to visit Raleigh, N.C., with tons of opportunities to do, see and explore more in the City of Oaks than ever. Our best advice? Use these long days and warm weather to the fullest by getting outdoors and staying active! For starters, you

Sun's Out, Fun's Out Hello, May! A busy spring continues in Raleigh, N.C., this month. Longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, big events are on the calendar, and...

A very special exhibit is about to open at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh, N.C., running April 8, 2017-Jan. 6, 2019: North Carolina and World War I This interactive multimedia exhibit will commemorate the centennial of the U.S.'s entry into World War I and will focus on...

Dig In! It's a great time to be a foodie in Raleigh, N.C., and Feb. looks ready to serve up one our best months yet! Just recently, Southern Living called N.C.'s capital city "a culinary mecca" and named downtown Raleigh "the new chef's capital"; Zagat listed...

There are so many reasons to make a trip to Raleigh, N.C.—top-tier restaurants from award-winning chefs, a world-class collection of free museums, an innovative and thriving arts scene—it can be tough to pick just one thing to build your visit around. To help you get organized and...

More than 100 trillion tiny microorganisms are crawling on your skin, swimming in your gut and traveling through your intestines! And that's a good thing! Contrary to the misconception that these microbes (the term used for organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye) are just