North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in ...

Aging brings about a range of changes—often unwelcome—to our bodies: sagging skin, graying or thinning hair, and a decline in muscle strength and ...

Cascades with enchanting names like Rainbow Falls and Hospital Rock Falls create perfect spots for rest and reflection. Hospital Rock earned its title as a Cherokee healing sanctuary, though nowadays ...

Raven Rock juts out over the Cape Fear River like a giant stone diving board, offering views that will make you forget whatever was stressing you out before you arrived. The drive to this central ...

The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a widespread venomous snake native to the eastern and central United States, best ...

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren't totally asleep.