A hundred years ago, families called this lush valley in Haywood County home. Today, their descendants return each August to celebrate their roots and reconnect with neighbors that could’ve been.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
NC Icons: Peaches
Nothing beats the sweet promise of a summer peach grown in the Sandhills. At Kalawi Farm in Eagle Springs, a third-generation peach farmer ensures the tradition lives on.
The Enthusiast
From baking sweet treats to scoping out tea shops, a computer coder finds her range of passions reflected in this magazine.
3 Mountain Trails to Explore This Summer
Float by a 60-foot-tall waterfall, hike along a path lined with vibrant seasonal blooms, and plan for a picnic with vista views while exploring these mountainous trails.
The Shellfish Queen of Wrightsville Beach
During a day in the marsh with a professional oysterwoman, a Wilmington writer who was born and raised in the Midwest learns to stop worrying and love the briny flavor of fresh, wild oysters.
Good Day Sunshine: North Carolina’s Ebony Anglers
Five women from the Triangle area have cast their aspirations eastward, to the Crystal Coast, where they’re changing perceptions of what a competitive fishing team looks like.
The Explorer
A Nash County couple traveled across North Carolina with Our State in hand. Now, she continues their adventures with his memory in her heart.
Black Bears
Black bears are the embodiment of North Carolina’s adventurous spirit, immense and wild.
The Spokesman
John Hall’s ancestors played an integral role in the development of Catawba County. He carries on their legacy with a sense of humble pride.
