Our State Magazine

10/10/2025

Cheesecake is good. Cheesecake bars? Even better.

10/09/2025

In this episode of Our State Supper Club, Chef Lynn Wells kicks off football season with steak sandwiches and a spread of other game day favorites that you can enjoy at the tailgate — or at home. — Video sponsored by Kintura.

10/09/2025

Celebrate the season in North Carolina’s capital of apples by exploring you-pick orchards, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes with a sweet fried treat.

Fall into the season in North Carolina’s apple-growing powerhouse with u-pick orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and no shortage of apple treats to sample.

10/09/2025

At his roastery in Boone, the founder of Bald Guy Brew brings together neighbors from across Watauga County and does a good turn for coffee growers around the world.

At his roastery, the founder of Bald Guy Brew brings together neighbors from across Watauga County and does a good turn for coffee growers around the world.

10/09/2025

Tear open a warm buttermilk biscuit and stuff it with crispy fried pork, a slice of heirloom tomato, and a dash of Texas Pete.

10/08/2025

Pumpkin patches, sunny festivals, and Friday night lights: Fall ushers in a cozy time to make memories with those we love. Click below to find eight spots across the state where you can celebrate the season.

From pumpkin patches to main streets, lakes to football fields, autumn calls us to gather in some memory-making places throughout North Carolina.

10/08/2025

In the first episode of October’s Our State Book Club podcast, Wiley Cash sits down with best-selling author Elizabeth Kostova in Asheville to discuss her writing influences and inspirations. She shares how living in an old European city and hearing tales of Dracula growing up led to her debut novel The Historian. Click below to listen. — Sponsored by Elon University.

Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and…

10/08/2025

Fill your home with the crisp and cozy scents of fall with these handcrafted artisan candles, made in Rolesville by Old North Candle Co. 🍂 Shop for more from Our State Store at the link. → bit.ly/4qgJKv5

10/08/2025

This dish is often made with ramps, which have a short growing season in the spring. Leeks are the perfect alternative.

This creamy potato soup is often made with ramps, which have a short growing season in the spring. Leeks are the perfect autumn alternative.

10/07/2025

We talked to three biologists about how and when to plan a trip to see peak fall color in North Carolina, their favorite hikes and overlooks, and why our mountains are one of the best places in the country to see stunning autumn leaves.

10/07/2025

It’s time to plan your fall road trip! Click below to subscribe to our Travel & Events newsletter where we share ideas each week for where to go within North Carolina and beyond, whether you want to visit a charming pumpkin patch with your family or find the best spots to see fall color.

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10/07/2025

Top this dense, moist cake with a light, fluffy icing.