THIS MONTH ON UNC-TV’S EXPLORING NORTH CAROLINA
Third Season Premiere, Thursday, January 4, at 8:30 PM, Only On UNC-TV!

Join host Tom Earnhardt for Exploring North Carolina—highlighting the state’s diverse local landscapes and unique natural features. From the Black Mountains trails atop Mount Mitchell, and the gold and gemstone mines lining the piedmont to the endless fossil digs in the clay beds of the coast, this popular series takes you on Tar Heel adventures all across the state in every exciting half-hour!

For the latest up close and personal look at natural wonders that abound around our state, don't miss the third season of Exploring North Carolina. The all-new season premieres Thursday, January 4, at 8:30 PM, with Beauty With Six Legs. This engrossing episode takes you to the world of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) with the help of experts from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Duke University.

Also coming up on Exploring North Carolina in January '07:

“New” Beginnings
Explore the ancient New River and its latest salvation;

Birds of Winter
See the seasonal ducks, geese, and other waterfowl near the great coastal sounds;

Invaders Among Us
Examine the state's invasive plant and animal life;

Flatland Lakes
Uncover the mysteries found deep inside local lakes.

Get into Exploring North Carolina Thursdays, at 8:30 PM, for more unexpected natural surprises.

For more information about Exploring North Carolina, visit Exploring North Carolina online at www.unctv.org/exploringNC. Check UNC-TV’s monthly program guide CenterPiece and local television listings for other airdates and times.

Exploring North Carolina is made possible by a partnership between UNC-TV, Natural World Productions, LLC, WRAL-TV and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. For more information about this show and other UNC-TV programming, visit UNC-TV online at www.unctv.org. UNC-TV’s 11 stations comprise North Carolina’s only statewide television network, made possible through a unique partnership of public investment and private support. UNC-TV is committed to producing and broadcasting programs for and about North Carolina, making it the state’s most important source of information about North Carolina.

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