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Goofing off and getting active outdoors in North Carolina's Crystal Coast. Bonding over kayaking, kiteboarding, beer, and fried dill pickles.

Flying over a hill on an ATV, I had an epiphany: this family vacation might just be our best ever.

Home to the famous du Pont estates and gardens, this region’s culture, history, and beauty draw millions of travelers from across the globe each year.

The Blackwater River was a tiny ribbon of sparkling water far below us and the mountains hunched like shoulders bending down to meet it. “What a payoff!” I said.

My husband, Brian, and I like supplementing our kids’ classroom time with learning vacations. We discovered a new favorite destination for “studying” after visiting Sevierville, TN.