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Our State Knows Best: Oysters
Find out what three experts have to say about the mighty mollusk and why oysters are so important to our coast. Plus, find how to shuck ’em and the tastiest way to eat ’em.
The Fishing Camps of Core Banks
In a pair of rustic cottages on two remote strips of North Carolina shoreline, one family left time and responsibilities behind to watch waves crash on barren beaches and stars dance in the coal black sky.
The Bungalow by Shallowbag Bay
A few things have changed in Manteo since the 1920s, when a boatbuilder constructed his house, piece by piece, using a Sears kit. Croatan Cottage now welcomes guests to recall a simpler time, when plans for a dream home came from a catalog.
Walking in a Coastal Wonderland at The Ivy Cottage
Whether you’re decorating a seaside timeshare or a bungalow on the sound, The Ivy Cottage in Wilmington has the special touches that will transform your beach house into a beach home.
Find a Coastal Bounty at 10 North Carolina Seafood Markets
These seafood markets make eating hook-to-fork a breeze — no matter where you are in the state.
A Bicycle Built for Two
Pedaling through the streets of Morehead City is twice as fun aboard a vintage tandem bike. Most of the time.
Made in the (Shibumi) Shade
Three friends made the cumbersome chore of setting up beach covers a breeze with their lightweight seaside invention.
The Lure of Rod & Reel
Although Holden Beach has grown over the past 50 years, not much is different in this Brunswick County community. Really. Even less has changed at The Rod & Reel Shop, which has become an unofficial welcome center for vacationers — complete with worms.
