On June 3, 1933, while the country was enduring the hardships of the Great Depression, the first issue of The State magazine rolled off the presses, emerging as a beacon of positivity and igniting a sense of hope and celebration in North Carolina. Over the course of 90 years and more than 2,000 issues since, the magazine, now known as Our State, has covered everything from the tallest lighthouse on the East Coast to the world’s largest frying pan — and everything in between.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
