Split-rail fences don’t shout “keep out.” They lean, they shift, they invite. And in western North Carolina, they remind us that some lines are meant to hold, not harden.
Split-rail fences don’t shout “keep out.” They lean, they shift, they invite. And in western North Carolina, they remind us that some lines are meant to hold, not harden.
Each May, spring climbs nearly 3,000 feet to the seat of Alleghany County. Here, as the rhododendrons blush, a beloved mountain town welcomes visitors with its food, art, and flourish of color and creativity.
Brief but delicious, soft-shell crab season is cherished by diners as well as the folks who work around the clock to put these native pinchers on our plates.
When it comes to poultry, the best is raised close to home.
Baking with mayonnaise might raise some eyebrows, but this retro trick yields a cake that’s impossibly moist and tender.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
Marinate fresh shrimp overnight in the refrigerator to make this bright and briny appetizer.
Give cooked butter beans a summer-salad spin by tossing them with a tangy vinaigrette and chilling until you’re ready to serve.
After a beach vacation, Chef Lynn Wells brings a taste of the coast home with her recipe for crab pie, a simply seasoned, savory tart packed with jumbo lump crab meat and baked until bubbling.
As the hottest days of the year approach, mayonnaise promises to hold salads, sandwiches, and Southerners together.
Cranberry, lemon, and pineapple flavors, plus a splash of sparkling water, result in an effervescent, fruity punch that you can enjoy any time from sun up to sun down, no alcohol required.
From small-batch pours to handmade pasta, these local restaurants are dedicated to bringing crafted flavors to Charlotte.
Throughout the seasons, sample regional flavors, browse local artisans, and soak in live music across the Foothills.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
In the rolling hills of Dobson, Shelton Vineyards continues a tradition of family connections, celebrated wines, and farm-to-table ingredients that goes far beyond the glass.
A dedicated mountain retreat, shaded trails, and local markets welcome two and four-legged travelers alike to western North Carolina.
The commercial fishing industry runs deep in Morehead City — for many born-and-bred locals, the town’s unique access to fresh North Carolina seafood has shaped their lives’ work. From catching it to cooking it, every step is done with pride.
A local guide shares his favorite ways to explore the South Fork of the Catawba River, including where to launch a kayak, see wildlife, and break for a bite during your day on the water.
A local outdoorsman shares his tips for a weekend of park walks, paddling, stargazing, and more — plus, all the places to stop for a treat along the way.
These man-made islands — once dismissed as byproducts of dredging — offer some of the coast’s most important bird-nesting habitat.
Surfer and waterman Pat O’Neal knows the difference between a good ride and a great one, and why the waves off Hatteras hold their power longer than anywhere else on the East Coast.
From a young age, a writer felt the pull of Hatteras Island, a place whose sand and stories have always felt like home.
On the easternmost edge of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the waves off Hatteras hold their power longer than anywhere else on the East Coast. In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice meets surfer and waterman Pat O’Neal, who helps her understand this natural phenomenon and the fun and fury the tides bring.
From dawn to dusk, can you name these spots to catch the sun’s rays?
For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
In the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds, a waterman’s best insurance is a long, wooden shove pole used to propel boats and small skiffs from duck decoys to their destinations.
In 1917, the town of Hot Springs transformed into a shared landscape of craftsmanship and culture after 2,000 German officers, sailors, and civilians carved out a community along the banks of the French Broad River.
