Hammock in Southern Shores

The Swing of Things

In North Carolina, the history of rope hammocks is as intricate as the nets that cradle us on a hot summer day. More than 50 years on, they’re a tradition that’s woven deeply into our coast.

Ocracoke Lighthouse

North Carolina, Naturally: Ocracoke Island

On one remote Outer Banks island, wildlife thrives despite the challenges that come with living on the edge of the continent. Hop aboard a ferry with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice and travel to Ocracoke to discover this coastal wonder that holds everyone from humans to humble rodents generously and without judgement.