An ice cream shop, a seafood restaurant, retro motels, and more — these six spots have established themselves as North Carolina’s latest beloved beach destinations.
JUNE 2020
Echo of the Bones
In Carteret County, a marine curator and dedicated volunteers have found a way to bring beached whales back to life. By sharing the creatures’ stories at the Bonehenge Whale Center, they’ve turned heartbreak into inspiration.
The Rum Diary
Tall tales of shipwrecks and smugglers on the Outer Banks inspired four young entrepreneurs to revive a storied tradition. Their Manteo distillery combines history and legend into a potent new concoction.
The 1960s: How Cape Lookout Became a National Seashore
By 1965, the diamond-patterned lighthouse has helped keep seafarers safe for more than a century. Now, a new kind of coastal protection takes shape for the pristine stretch of the Outer Banks.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know North Carolina’s Creatures of the Coast?
The easternmost part of our state is home to dozens of critters that walk, fly, scuttle, and swim.
Roasted Chicken and Blueberry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Orange vinaigrette adds a tangy brightness to this summer salad.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Fresh blueberries turn this ultra-creamy cheesecake with a buttery crust into the perfect summertime dessert.
Ramblin’ Man: Fish Fry for One
For a longtime angler, revisiting the first fish of his youth has become a late-spring ritual: catch a bluegill, then cook and eat it — right on the spot.
From Elizabeth Hudson: How to Get to the Beach
Being on the North Carolina coast puts you in a certain state of mind. This summer, getting there might require some imagination.
