The June 2022 Issue

What we’re looking forward to this month: riding horses, flying kites, and rambling among rhododendrons.

A local historian has made it his life’s work to learn as much as he can about his hometown — a hub for sport and commercial fishing.

From Corolla to Wilmington, North Carolina artists draw inspiration from their coastal landscapes.

Jayne Henderson has learned a lot about crafting guitars from her father, but nothing compares to the strong bond they’ve built together.

Nearly two decades after his father and coach hung up his track spikes, sprinter Randolph Duane Ross Jr. joined his father as an Olympian — and won a gold medal in Tokyo.

When author Julia Ridley Smith, the daughter of long-time Greensboro antique collectors, sifts through her late parents’ collection, she uncovers the story of her family — and of herself.

After working at her family’s seaside resort, an Atlantic Beach native went off to culinary school, then returned home to open a restaurant of her own. Decades later, Amos Mosquito’s is a treasured mainstay.

This baker has a secret: a wheat allergy. For those with similar restrictions, his gluten-free bakery in Benson offers hope and happiness.

Find out what three experts have to say about scouring North Carolina’s beaches for treasures from the sea, plus where — and when — to find amazing shells on our shores.

Whether you’re shagging, sailing, fishing, or simply relaxing in the shade of an umbrella, let our curated Spotify playlist be the soundtrack to your vacation.

Fresh ahi or yellowfin tuna steaks become the perfect lunch in this classic, easy-to-make dish.

These cornmeal crab fritters will turn up the summer heat.

This creamy summer chowder is chock-full of corn, white fish, potatoes, and bacon.

Top off any summer seafood spread with a cold and creamy slice of this lemony pie.

Exploring the state from maritime forests to mountain trails, the Ramblin’ Man has encountered a rogues’ gallery of pests: mosquitoes, ticks, no-see-ums. None compare to his sworn enemy, the chigger.

In the village of Corolla, a different kind of lodging stands out from the weeklong rentals typical of the northern Outer Banks. Guests might only stay there for a night or two, but in that short amount of time, the Corolla Village Inn feels like home.

Our boat towns are beloved by sailors and powerboaters, cruisers and trawlers. And the best part of all: Every one of these classic boat towns is just as hospitable to folks who don’t know port from starboard. Welcome aboard.

For a new view of North Carolina, leave the land behind. A journey by boat unlocks hidden worlds, helping us see another side of our state — within the marshes, creeks, rivers, and sounds — and leaving fond memories in its wake.

From the shad boat to the shrimp trawler, North Carolina’s working boats are a perfect marriage of form and function.

In a historic Carteret County town where maritime culture suffuses past and present, some residents make their homes on the water — literally — turning their boats into full-time abodes.

After a day on the water, boaters step off the dock and into these waterfront restaurants for savory seafood, ice-cold drinks, and some of the best views on the coast.

On the Neuse River, the new owners of a boatyard faced their first big challenge: Hurricane Florence.

From the deck of a boat, a sunset over the water is even more spectacular. With gentle waves as the stage, charismatic captains as the cast, and an orange glow as the backdrop, these evening cruises put on a show that’s sure to impress.

In the summer of 1968, a novice sailor headed to Pamlico County’s legendary Camp Seafarer to learn the ropes — and the lingo — of navigating the Neuse and beyond.

In Wilmington, a biology professor makes it his mission to understand and protect the waterbirds that nest along the North Carolina coast — and inspires his students to do the same.

Before NC Highway 12, there were three brothers forging their own path in a Ford station wagon.

This graceful, traditional fishing vessel — our state historical boat — is an embodiment of North Carolina’s maritime heritage.