For generations, visitors have been drawn to the unusual rock formation in Hickory Nut Gorge. Today, a quaint community and serene natural beauty are part of the allure of Chimney Rock.
AUGUST 2023
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.
An Our State Playlist: Gather ’Round
Shall we gather? Listen to our curated Spotify playlist featuring 10 songs by North Carolina artists about reunions, togetherness, and coming home.
Chowchow
While harvesting your summer garden, save extra Roma tomatoes for this sweet and tangy chowchow relish.
Pickles, Preserves, & Jam Cake: 4 Retro Recipes
In North Carolina, canning began as a way to stretch the lifespan of one’s harvest. Through decades of canning clubs, family traditions, and shared recipes, it has also preserved a way of life.
Pickled Green Tomatoes
We know you’re planning on frying them — but save some for pickling, too.
3 Kid-Friendly Trails to Trek
Explore an island in the middle of the state, search for Venus flytraps among the wetlands, and keep your eyes open for fairies alongside bright blooms on these engaging trails.
