EDITOR’S NOTE: Tom Earnhardt has been described as the “steward of North Carolina outdoors.” A lawyer, he pioneered environmental law in the state. They could not believe that North Carolina was on a warm ocean with wide sandy beaches. For the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, I once entertained a group of award-winning conservationists from other continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. I also explained there were many other places like Umstead Park across North Carolina and this country — parks and public lands available to everyone. We have much to celebrate on this oasis called North Carolina.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 04, 2021 10:30 UTC