Small-town charm meets big-time talent in West Jefferson, an Ashe County community known for art and creativity.
20 Ways to Escape the Rays
Sure, you could camp out in the air-conditioning, but there are more creative ways to keep cool, while also enjoying a summer breeze and North Carolina’s natural beauty. We ranked these experiences from hot to cold — and we won’t judge if you skip ahead.
Beneath the Brim
A Macon County milliner taps into her ancestral roots to create hats of all shapes and sizes, each a true work of art.
Guardian of the Nests
Sea turtles might travel thousands of miles to lay their eggs on our shores. A longtime volunteer helps watch over their babies and guide them home to the sea.
5 Places to Shop for Hoop Cheese
Grab a wedge of nostalgic cheese at these markets and country stores across the state.
Taste Tradition at Walton’s Distillery
A Jacksonville attorney came home to practice law and continue a family legacy of making moonshine using a cherished recipe more than a century old.
Madison’s Old-Fashioned Gathering Place
Before its present-day iteration, Madison Dry Goods and Country Store was originally a hardware store, later a hotel, and at one point a funeral home. Today’s owner celebrates the Rockingham County business’s long history along with some sweet additions.
A Weekend Guide to Shelby
Plan a getaway to a Foothills town that fully embraces its past.
10 Timeless North Carolina Experiences
When contemporary meets classic, it becomes something refreshingly retro. Each of the experiences on this list invites you to recall fond memories — and make new ones, too.
