12 Jaw Dropping Views Of North Carolina That Will Take Your Breath Away
North Carolina never ceases to amaze me with its beauty. I saw a magical, gorgeous sunset just a day ago and two weeks ago I was at Emerald Isle marveling at the diverse, gorgeous scenery found throughout our state. So naturally, I love writing articles that focus on that beauty – and the best way to show it? Pictures, of course! These 12 images are guaranteed to take your breath away and make you remember why you don’t wanna be anywhere else but the Tar Heel State!

A gorgeous 'wave' of color makes its way over the Neuse River. Sunsets here are always gorgeous!

Terrah Hewett captures this amazing image (timing is everything) of coastal North Carolina.

The first light of day makes its way above the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are basically heaven in my book.

North Carolina lighthouses are beautiful landmarks...and it doesn't hurt the scenery is gorgeous too.

A mother deer and baby fawn graze right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We're lucky to see beautiful sights like this everywhere. So sweet!

Carolina Trace in Sanford is a beyond beautiful sight with fire in the sky.

In case you forgot, North Carolina has the amazing North Carolina Zoo...but for a quicker option, check out Lazy Five Ranch.

You're always guaranteed views like this in North Carolina....the sun rising just past beautiful rolling hills.

It takes a real bird whisperer to capture a gorgeous shot like this. But we can always agree on the fact that seagulls flying at us (even if we're trying to feed them) is so scary but so North Carolina.

The sky is alive and the mountains are calling...this photograph makes me want to plan a trip soon.

Hopefully to some gorgeous destinations in North Carolina! Like Deep Gap, pictured above.
What did you think of these images? Where is your favorite place to take a beautiful picture in North Carolina? Tell us in the comments!
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