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A Secluded Lake With Quiet Camping, Swimming, And Fishing Sits Nestled In North Carolina's Smoky Mountains

Nearly untouched by development and around the corner from an old-growth forest, this pristine lake is the perfect getaway ...
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North Carolina's Secret Coastal Community On A Barrier Island Offers Uncrowded White Sands And Artsy Charm

This small community on the Emerald Coast offers art galleries, wide-open sandy beaches, and an inviting small town ...
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This Tiny North Carolina Beach Town's Slow Pace Is Easy To Get Used To

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name. From its place on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile-long ...
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This Tiny North Carolina Beach Town's Slow Pace Is Easy To Get Used To

This Crystal Coast beach town has a slower pace that’s easy to enjoy on two wheels. Stroll the 12 miles of beach, or experience the blue-green waters with a fishing rod, paddleboard, or boat. You’ll ...