When Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Hudson climbs aboard a wooden shrimp trawler in Sneads Ferry, she gains a new appreciation for North Carolina’s fishing industry.
JUNE 2022
6 Incredible Coastal Artists
From Corolla to Wilmington, North Carolina artists draw inspiration from their coastal landscapes.
A Decorated Duo: Greensboro’s Father-Son Olympians
Nearly two decades after his father and coach hung up his track spikes, sprinter Randolph Duane Ross Jr. joined his father as an Olympian — and won a gold medal in Tokyo.
Come Aboard
For a new view of North Carolina, leave the land behind. A journey by boat unlocks hidden worlds, helping us see another side of our state — within the marshes, creeks, rivers, and sounds — and leaving fond memories in its wake.
9 Dock & Dine Restaurants on the Carolina Coast
After a day on the water, boaters step off the dock and into these waterfront restaurants for savory seafood, ice-cold drinks, and some of the best views on the coast.
The 1980s: The Bird Man
In Wilmington, a biology professor makes it his mission to understand and protect the waterbirds that nest along the North Carolina coast — and inspires his students to do the same.
Learning From a Luthier at EJ Henderson Guitars & Ukuleles
Jayne Henderson has learned a lot about crafting guitars from her father, but nothing compares to the strong bond they’ve built together.
The Liveaboard Life in Beaufort
In a historic Carteret County town where maritime culture suffuses past and present, some residents make their homes on the water — literally — turning their boats into full-time abodes.
Fried & True
North Carolina’s landmark coastal restaurants don’t just serve good food. They also help us continue cherished traditions.
