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Welcome to the Tarheel State!

The four regions in NC

North Carolina is divided into four different geographic regions: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, and the Tidewater.

From wild horses on the beach to blue fireflies in the mountains, North Carolina is full of fascinating phenomena. Dive in and explore the weird wonders of the Tarheel State.

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