From Elizabeth Hudson: North Carolina the Magnificent
During springtime in North Carolina, our editor in chief revels in small wonders.
During springtime in North Carolina, our editor in chief revels in small wonders.
From wildflowers growing on our mountains to ancient trees emerging from our swamps, North Carolina’s native plants shape our landscapes.
To a grown-up, the small, oddly shaped closets of a 1920s bungalow look like an inconvenience. To a kid, though, they’re secret portals to a world of imagination.
After sitting empty for more than 20 years, a 19th-century home in Craven County was restored by a couple who kept poignant reminders of its storied past in place.
A nonprofit bookstore in Forsyth County connects authors with some of their youngest readers, helping local students discover new worlds.
In a small Jackson County town, where trout fill the mountain streams and traffic is confined to the trails, the pull of community calls to both natives and newcomers.
At a New Hanover County gas station turned restaurant, diners line up to order big burgers piled high with tasty toppings and eat them by the ocean.
Whether you’re using it to add a familiar tang to your pound cake or to marinate fried chicken, buttermilk is a Southerner’s secret ingredient.
The legacy of the legendary flat-picking guitarist from Watauga County lives on.
A record-setting hiker and North Carolina native reflects on what makes our state such an iconic part of the most famous hiking trail in the world.
This man has made a career in the media industry, but transmitting his love of North Carolina to everyone is his true life’s work.
North Carolina’s culinary history is rich with unlikely pairings. These dishes marry unexpected combinations of ingredients in a harmonious spread.
For generations, locals claimed that a young, unknown Walt Disney came to Asheville to live and work in 1924.
In the Piedmont, a slice of mountain paradise hangs on — a holdover from the last Ice Age and, under the stewardship of a longtime naturalist, a bastion of wild wonders.
At a popular lunch spot in Lee County, the atmosphere is homey, the menu is familiar, and the inspiration is the owner’s grandmother — and local icon — Mrs. Lacy.
Those seeking comfort, peace, or solitude find quiet places for contemplation and prayer at these picturesque destination churches.
Across North Carolina, milestone events — from baptisms to weddings to funerals — have one much-loved Southern delicacy on the menu. Regardless of the occasion, ham biscuits comfort and nourish us as we celebrate, mourn, and gather.
A writer and her family have embraced the challenges of traveling the state with a wheelchair. With some planning, creativity, and kindness from strangers, her son experiences the joys of North Carolina’s destinations to the fullest.
A growing number of businesses, organizations, and attractions across the state are making the adventures that every North Carolinian should experience more accessible than ever.
In Thomasville, the child of a textile factory family with equal talent for art and business has breathed new life into her community. Her makers market carries goods created entirely in America.
Alongside the usual samples of lagers and ales, Bright Penny Brewing offers a very special kind of flight: deviled eggs, (almost) just like Grandma’s.
Not just for breweries: In the spirit of sampling, restaurants across North Carolina have taken the concept of tasting flights to creative new heights.
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
The promise of finding valuable antiques may drive some to sift through strangers’ left-behind keepsakes. But for others, the payoff is discovering the very personal backstories of everyday objects.
Is it possible to lose track of 50,000 trees? Within the sprawling expanse of Pisgah National Forest, an army of red spruces hid in plain sight for more than 70 years.
Artist Louis Orr’s detailed depictions of North Carolina landmarks are now a mostly forgotten footnote in the history of our state. But those who recognize his timeless style often find it in unexpected places.
When he discovers what could be a new kind of firefly close to home in Chatham County, a scientist’s childhood love of lightning bugs burns brighter than ever.
Even when his green thumb and a cloud of pink azaleas nearly claimed a family heirloom, a writer in Greensboro knew that his late grandfather was looking out for him.
A Cherokee carver celebrates his culture by finding stories hidden in wood, following unseen lines to create works of art. Now, he’s passing his knowledge to a new generation of storytellers.
For a pair of shark teeth hunters, the search for a prize fossil led them to the North Carolina coast — and each other.