No matter how you pronounce them, North Carolina’s hyperlocal pecans yield a flavor, texture, and backstories you’ll rarely find beyond state lines.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
Right at Home
In Transylvania County, a former schoolteacher put her passion for bringing together generations of women into a lifestyle store that has become a Main Street staple.
Built by Cotton
Come November, folks gather in Harnett County to learn about a crop and a way of life that shaped this land and the people who toiled over it.
Peak Beauty at Arborcrest Gardens
Not far from downtown Boone, a lifelong gardener tends his 26 acres with the precision of a doctor and the vision of an artist.
Carefree Cruising
For some drivers, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the portal to our state’s soaring peaks and offers the sights and routes that remind them of home.
Saved Pages at Blue Moon Books
In a Haywood County bookstore, among worn spines and faded hardcovers, are western North Carolina tales and the stories of those who’ve cherished them.
Home on the Range
The Steep Canyon Rangers have soared to great heights, playing some of the most iconic stages in the world. Yet their roots remain firmly planted in the mountains of North Carolina.
Linville Caverns
Underneath Humpback Mountain, a stalactite-riddled cave serves as a shelter, habitat, and source of awe with its near-ethereal ecosystem.
Mush to Celebrate
In the Foothills, livermush sustained families when times were tough. Now, locals pay tribute to the dish — lovingly nicknamed Piedmont pâté — at an all-day event.
