Nature
Into the Woods
Come July, Jackson County wildflowers pop with color. A walk through a quiet cove forest reveals the new blooms of plant species as old as the hills.
Katie Schanze
Central
Downtown: Saxapahaw
On the banks of the Haw River, a tiny town in Alamance County is enjoying a rural renaissance.
History
Back in the Day: The Cool Pool
In July 1933, just months after the Tarboro pool opened, the town council hired an industrial refrigeration company to design and install a cooling unit for their new pool.
Eastern
Annex Surf Supply in Wrightsville Beach
Whether you’re a wave chaser in search of a surfboard or a coffee lover looking for a pick-me-up, Annex Surf Supply has you covered.
Eastern
Downtown: Swansboro
In this quaint, laid-back town in Onslow County, every turn leads you back to the water.
Food
The Essential North Carolina Grocery List: Pimento Cheese
The pimento cheese from both Musten & Crutchfield and Conrad & Hinkle is carried in grocery stores around North Carolina. But there’s just something special about going straight to the source.
Food
The Churro Effect in Durham
At Cocoa Cinnamon, a community unites over coffee, culture, and comfort food.
Western
A Food Tour of West Asheville
It’s become one of Asheville’s trendiest neighborhoods, yet the city’s quirky, innovative food mecca still feels like a hidden treasure.
Home & Garden
An Urban Jungle at The Tiny Greenhouse
If you’re searching for a philodendron, a vintage coffee cup, or a birthday card, this cozy gift and garden shop is sure to charm — whether or not you have a green thumb.