These man-made islands — once dismissed as byproducts of dredging — offer some of the coast’s most important bird-nesting habitat.
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Stars & Songbirds
It takes a finely tuned ear to hear the birds that migrate over North Carolina on the red-eye flight.
An Ill Wind
It takes more than April showers to bring on the beauty of spring. As waves of yellow coat everything in sight, North Carolinians stock up on tissues and allergy medicine. Welcome to pollen season.
From the Ashes
In North Carolina, prescribed fires clear out overgrown forests and make way for new life.
Common Grounds
Wherever he rambles, our resident traveler finds comfort in a cup of joe.
The Art of the Lure
In the depths of winter, what’s an angler to do? Settle in, tie a mess of flies, and dream of spring fishing.
Facing South
At the end of another year of travels, our adventurer reflects on what roots him to North Carolina.
The Secret Lives of Deer
Everywhere in North Carolina, deer walk among us, mostly unnoticed. A glimpse of these quiet creatures reveals how closely the natural world mirrors our own.
Trims & Travels
More than 20 years ago, the Ramblin’ Man found a hairstylist and a kindred spirit — and discovered the transportive power of a well-told story.
