In North Carolina, there is a nonprofit "living museum" within the Latta Nature Preserve, where birds of prey are cared for. This raptor center is a must-see.

Despite his recent firing from North Carolina, former Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown holds no ill-will toward the Tarheels. ... In 16 seasons at Carolina Brown went 113-79-1.

In his second stint at North Carolina, where he previously coached from 1988-97, Brown has been generally successful. His teams have made a bowl game in each of his five seasons.