In and around the original Washington, the river meets the sound, old structures are given a new purpose, and life above and below the water is in constant transition.
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Hot Cocoa Harbor
Nothing conjures memories of winters past like a sweet cup of hot chocolate. As temperatures dip, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses whip up their favorite recipes for Elizabeth City’s annual Hot Cocoa Crawl.
Year of the Trail
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
5 Artisans of the Hammock Coast
Meet incredible artists and craftsmen in Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown who are inspired by their coastal landscape, wildlife, and history — and are carrying on treasured family traditions.
The 1980s: White Christmas on the Coast
A dramatic decade brings communities together around one more momentous event: a record-breaking storm that covers southeastern North Carolina in a blanket of snow — just in time for the holidays.
Paradise on the Pamlico in Washington
See wildlife from a kayak, explore the estuary by boat, discover waterfront restaurants and shopping, and enjoy down-home Carolina cooking in this welcoming riverside town.
The Caretakers of Pony Island
Descended from colonial Spanish mustangs, the Banker ponies on Ocracoke Island have a special bond with the people who have looked after them over the years.
NC Icons: A Pirate’s Life
Take to the high seas — er, Taylor’s Creek in Beaufort, that is — to learn more about North Carolina’s infamous pirates.
Your Ultimate Guide to a Wilmington Getaway
Refresh your itinerary for exploring this historic coastal city and its neighboring beaches with can’t-miss craft cocktail and tiki bars, buzzed-about restaurants, ghost tours, and more.
