Lauren Wingenroth
Lauren Wingenroth is a journalist and North Carolina native who covers her home state for Only In Your State with a decade-plus of writing on the outdoors, arts, lifestyle, and fitness. Hailing from the Outer Banks and currently based in Carrboro, NC, she writes about berry-picking farms, Asheville weekend itineraries, and the soft-serve spots locals actually go to. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Outside, GQ, SELF, Well+Good, and PS. She is a marathoner, women's sports fan, and Barnard College graduate.
I Asked Our AI-Travel Planner For a Weekend Adventure in Charlottesville – Here’s What It Created
Luxurious accommodations, scenic hikes, and drool-worthy meals await.
I Asked Our AI-Travel Planner For a Weekend Adventure in Charleston – Here’s What It Created
Think: luxurious hotels, can't-miss restaurants and coastal adventures.
I Asked Our AI-Travel Planner For a Weekend Adventure in Atlanta – Here’s What It Created
The itinerary has some classic-for-a-reason Atlanta attractions, some new-to-me restaurants, and plenty more to explore.
Get In the Summer Spirit With Berry Picking at Eno River Farm in North Carolina
Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries taste better when you pick them yourself—and Eno River Farm is our favorite central North Carolina spot to do just that.
Serving Up Soft Serve: This Family-Owned Farm in NC Won Me Over
Move over, vanilla and chocolate: Broken Spoke Farms in Hillsborough serves up flavors like black sesame, cereal milk and root beer.
