Within minutes of miles of water, but also within minutes of miles of agricultural fields, Edenton is endowed with space aplenty. And yet the town is entirely walkable, from its historic homes, mills, and churches, to its downtown sidewalks, stores, and restaurants. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL
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Blair, Thomas, and Russell Wood staff a lemonade stand in front of their house. Fresh shrimp, ready for grilling or grits, steaming or sautéing, at Waterman’s Grill. Thomas Overton, a lifelong Edentonian, cycles homeward after church. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL
Kayaks and paddlers — including Deb and Joe Silva — are everywhere in Edenton, particularly on the still water of Queen Anne Creek. Good for the body. Even better for the soul. photograph by CHRIS COUNCIL
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.
