Exploring North Carolina • The Arts • Sports • Geographic Data • History
Science & Technology • Our Environment • Weather and Climate • General Resources
- What to do, where to stay, and current happenings in the state
National Forests in North Carolina
- Extensive Guide by U.S. Forest Service
- Good for choosing a destination within the state
Away.com's travel guide to North Carolina
North Carolina: A better place to be
- A quick synopsis of North Carolina, including campgrounds, state symbols, climate, and much more
- Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterfall Byway, Pottery Road, Indian Heritage Trail and many more
- a guide to the outdoors, entertainment, and culture of North Carolina
- Bicycle Tours - several areas
- Details concerning one of the state's most enduring (and fun) traditions. A highly recommended destination
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Maps and tourist information for this famous North Carolina National Park
- Come check out 11,000 years of the history and culture of the Cherokees
- Includes information on visiting Biltmore House
- Land of the Waterfalls
- "Best gold panning and gem mining in Western North Carolina"
- Whitewater rafting and much more
- It's historic and it's in the mountains. Well worth a look
- Information about everything there, from aquariums to the Wright Brothers' Memorial
- North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks
- One of the most southernmost of North Carolina's barrier islands
- The Charles B. Aycock boyhood home is there, as is the Mount Olive Pickle company
- Features the mighty Roanoke River, among other attractions
- Brought to you by Areaguides.net, a very thorough area resource
- UNCG's renowned art museum. Click on the link to find out what is currently being exhibited
- An organization of local N.C. artists dedicated to producing the work of outside artists and offering support for talented artists both established and emerging
North Carolina Writers' Network
- Connects, educates and promotes writers at all stages of development with workshops and much more. It is a membership organization and thus one needs to join.
- It happens once a year in Greensboro
Featured Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto" on November 2, 2007
- Ticket and seating information, as well as educational pages and information on the orchesta members
- Extensive guide to the Art Council's services, as well as to North Carolina artists and cultural events
- Event schedules, collection information and educational resources for North Carolina's amazing art museum
- Resources for film makers in North Carolina, including a film directory
- A Traveler's guide to North Carolina crafts
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Sports
- Part of the Dept. of Commerce, this site has lots of information, such as sports directories, sports news and even a photo gallery. It also includes information about various sports teams.
- Based in Greensboro, it's one of three North Carolina soccer teams
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Team
- Everyone's most beloved N.H.L. team
- North Carolina's own N.F.L. team.
- Formerly a storied farm team of the Atlanta Braves, now the Triple-A team of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Bulls were famously featured in the classic film Bull Durham
- A farm team of the New York Yankees, this South Atlantic League team plays in the brand-new First Horizon Park in downtown Greensboro
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Geographic Data
North Carolina Geological Survey
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
Color Landform Maps of North Carolina
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History
Documenting the American South
- Digital primary resources for the study of Southern history, literature, and culture
Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
- A digitized beta version of this 16 volume series of documents plus index covering the earliest days of North Carolina's settlement through the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- The National Parks Service web page dedicated to the poet's home in Flat Rock, where he lived for the last 22 years of his life. A marvellous destination, well worth the trip.
- Dedicated to the centennial of the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk, in 2003.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
- National Parks Service page of one of North Carolina's most historic Historic Sites.
Forth Raleigh National Historic Site
- National Parks Service page detailing the park which shows exactly how tough the English settlers had it.
- Site of the first documented discovery of gold in the United States
North Carolina Transportation Museum
- Discover the people and machines that have moved North Carolina
Genealogical Research in North Carolina
- Presented by the State Library of North Carolina
North Carolina Agricultural History
- Produced by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, this is a brief overview of N.C. Agricultural History, including links and a photo album.
North Carolina Archives and History Division
- Genealogical and historical records, manuscripts and reproductions relating to North Carolina.
- In-depth general information on North Carolina, provided by the State Library.
- A living history farm outside of Charlotte.
- Maintained by UNC-Chapel Hill, this collection has holdings concerning such diverse North Carolina figures as Sir Walter Raleigh, Thomas Wolfe, and Joseph Mitchell. Web resources are extensive and include photographic archives, as well as a list of exhibits.
- The Winston-Salem based living history town's extensive web page, which includes a guide to shopping and dining in Old Salem, general information about the town and even an on-line store.
- Civil War re-enactors who specialize in portraying North Carolina artillery units.
- This collection, maintained by UNC-Chapel Hill, contains many resources concerning Southern traditions, in particular folk music. While the collection includes the South as a whole, there is a strong North Carolina concentration.
- Selected bibliography for sources about North Carolina history available at Duke.
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Science & Technology
- Formerly the quasi-official Microcomputing Center of North Carolina, now another private Research Triangle think tank. But a cool one.
North Carolina Information Highway, now Video Network Services
- Home to the massive state networking project.
Research Triangle Institute International
- Ultra-high technology non-profit research center dedicated to improving the human condition.
- The site for the entire Park, featuring guides to the corporations therein.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Information on exhibits, research, the new museum and more.
- "Coastal Science serving North Carolina"
- Aquarium information in general, and specific sites for the State Aquariums at Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher.
- Zoo exhibits, links, pictures and even employment opportunities. "Zookeeper II," anyone?
- This is an interesting page put together by N.C. State, in collaboration with AgNIC (the Agricultural Network Information Center), detailing various insect resources.
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Our Environment
NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Features current conditions statewide, latest news, education and water conservation tips regarding North Carolina's current severe drought
- Real time camera on Sauratown mountain shows any haze around Pilot Mountain. Camera 2 shows the Blueridge Mountains. This site combines visibility, weather and air quality reports. It is updated every thirty minutes.
Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department
- This is the location for local (Triad) air quality forecasts. It offers a daily air quality report to be sent to anyone by e-mail.
American Lung Association's "State of the Air" Report for NC, 50 counties shown
- To compare to other states, click here
- A campaign by the state's government agencies to set an example in environmental responsibility.
- A federation of environmental non-profits working to improve our environment.
- Statewide Citizens' organization dedicated toward protecting public health and our environment.
USGS North Carolina Water Science center
Partners for Fish and Wildlife North Carolina
- A program that offers assistance to landowners wishing to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats on their property
UNC-Chapel Hill's Department of Environment, Health and Safety
- Many great tips on biological safety, chemical safety, fire safety and emergencies, radiation safety, and more
- NC Waste Awareness and Reduction Network - an advocacy group concerned about nuclear waste.
The Environmental Quality Institute
- Water Quality Testing and Research at UNC-Asheville.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Division of Air Quality
- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Office of Environmental Education
- Division of Environmental Health
- Environmental Permit Information Center
- Division of Forest Resources
- Division of Land Resources
- Division of Marine Fisheries
- Museum of Natural Sciences
- Division of Parks and Recreation
- Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- Office of Public Affairs
- Division of Waste Management
- Division of Water Quality
- Water Supply Watershed Protection Program
- Division of Water Resources
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Weather and Climate
AccuWeather Two-week Forecast with Precipitation Map
Weather Underground--Greensboro
Yahoo! Weather Forecast with Radar/Satellite
CNN Weather - local or around the world.
Weather Channel Greensboro Detailed Forecast
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General Resources
- The television station of the University of N.C., dedicated to "Learning for a Lifetime."
- Lists organic farms and how to buy organic produce
- Browse by name of wildflower or by photo
- Latest news about the wines and vineyards of North Carolina
Wildlife Organizations of North Carolina
- Provides list of local wildlife rescue organizations
- Mostly RealAudio based news, with some text.
North Carolina Public Libraries on the Web
State Library of North Carolina
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Jenny Raabe
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