The September 2022 Issue

This waterfront community has always welcomed visiting boaters with a smile. And thanks to the efforts of local business owners, visitors have plenty to smile about, too.

A night in Marshall’s old jailhouse isn’t so bad these days — it’s now a boutique hotel.

Hop aboard the Miss Hazel — a venerable 35-year-old pontoon boat — for a scenic tour of Fontana Lake, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains.

One of the few operational gristmills in North Carolina, Saunooke’s Mill & Shop converted the power of the Oconaluftee River into a family business.

When clear instructions, fresh produce, and quality tools come together in Greensboro, delicious possibilities await.

Quality utensils can turn a good cook into a great one, and it doesn’t hurt if they look good, too.

Find out what three pitmasters have to say about cooking low and slow, their best tips for backyard beginners, and the cardinal rule of smoking ’cue: patience.

Explore the Queen City’s musical influence and history with our curated Spotify playlist.

The lemon glaze makes this bread even sweeter — and more delicious.

Top a warm slice of this sweet Southern bread with a dollop of whipped cream.

This delicious loaf is filled with sweet dark chocolate and tart cherries, and is great for breakfast — or an afternoon treat.

This sweet loaf makes for the perfect breakfast slice.

A pig pickin’ must have barbecue; that’s a given. But what’s a cookout without a spectacular spread? Classic sides — from baked mac ’n’ cheese and corn pudding to pig pickin’ cake — take ’cue to the next level.

The Ramblin’ Man heads into Labor Day weekend with a twinkle in his eye and a song on his lips: For many North Carolinians, dove hunting season kicks off the most wonderful time of the year.

Each month, T. Edward Nickens roams and writes on the Carolina countryside. We sat down with the longtime Our State contributor to discuss his favorite outdoor spot in the state, the inspiration behind his columns, and his most treasured story.

He was smitten with the flavors of her Zimbabwean cooking. She was intrigued by his rural North Carolina upbringing. Together, they created a life in Durham — and a namesake restaurant that was the first of its kind in the entire country.

Since the first horses arrived in North Carolina 500 years ago, they have been guiding us. With grace, these creatures carry our burdens, heal our hearts, and inspire our spirits.

In Gorges State Park and other remote areas of our state, swinging suspension bridges — practically woven into the woods around them — transport hikers over rivers, across creeks, and into the past.

From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion’s globe-trotting decor, the innkeepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing.

After spending years in the food-service industry, a couple decided to share their commitment to hospitality with guests at the Chestnut Street Inn — a house with historic roots and modern amenities.

A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.

When a curious couple stepped inside a mysterious, run-down mansion overlooking Raleigh’s Boylan Heights neighborhood, they saw the perfect setting for a relaxing escape from the chaos of modern life.

The stately Queen Anne on Queen Street is more than just a bed and breakfast. It’s a garden paradise where visitors forge lasting friendships — sometimes with the innkeepers themselves.

Where you lay your head at night is only half of the bed and breakfast experience. At these four inns, the recipe for a great stay includes an elaborate morning spread.

A quest to discover her roots inspired a Tyrrell County native to organize a homecoming for the descendants of the men and women once enslaved at Somerset Place Plantation.

For most of the Civil War, three sisters lived on the third floor of their New Bern house, refusing to cross paths with the Union troops occupying the property.