In Carolina Secrets...

Allan Maurer discovers a secret garden in Durham, North Carolina's Central Park. Join him in The Grace Garden.

Striking Gold in North Carolina

Did you know that Charlotte was the site of the nation's first Gold Rush? Also, find out how to search for gold in the Carolinas.

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