Abloom year-round, the Elizabethan Gardens feel fit for a queen. Beyond their beauty, they’re also a living memorial to one of our state’s enduring mysteries.
Bear Necessities
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge was founded to protect the wetland habitat on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula. But name aside, its fuzzy inhabitants tend to claim the fame.
The Ultimate Guide to Beaufort
Discover both hidden gems and essential stops in this beautiful waterfront town with more than 300 years of coastal history and charm.
The Eagles of Jordan Lake
In Chatham County, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area offers sanctuary to an astonishing number of bald eagles — and a golden opportunity to see our national emblem in flight.
Coastal Crossroads in Whalebone Junction
On the eastern end of U.S. 64 in Nags Head, three major highways converge, road trips give way to summer vacations, and memories of the old Outer Banks live on.
The Spirit of Oscar’s House
An Ocracoke bed and breakfast in the former home of one of the island’s last lighthouse keepers embodies the spirit of the island, buoyed by its devoted caretakers.
Embracing the Rugged & Refined Spirit in Highlands
Surrounded by lush forestland and filled with plush amenities, a resort town in Macon County hits the sweet spot for an upscale, down-to-earth getaway.
State of Wonder
Hoping to recapture the excitement of a school field trip, a writer plays tourist in her own backyard. In our capital city, she finds treasures that have been waiting nearby all along.
Smoke From a Distant Fire at Lexington Barbecue
Having grown up firmly on one side of the Great Barbecue Divide, a writer travels west to open her mind and expand her palate. In the Capital of ’Cue, she comes to a conclusion: It’s time to clear the air.
