One scaly, swimming symbol alone could not tell the full story of our waters. Our state fishes represent two facets of North Carolina’s personality, two sides of a Southern coin: one as meditative as a remote mountain stream, the other as fiercely headstrong as the wild Atlantic.
North Carolina’s state symbols make up a one-of-a-kind collection that tells our story. They include our native plants, the art we create, the crops we grow, and so much more.
Discover the must-order menu items at 16 delicious restaurants in Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Harkers Island.
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.
North Carolina’s landmark coastal restaurants don’t just serve good food. They also help us continue cherished traditions.
This creamy summer chowder is chock-full of corn, white fish, potatoes, and bacon.
Fresh ahi or yellowfin tuna steaks become the perfect lunch in this classic, easy-to-make dish.
This graceful, traditional fishing vessel — our state historical boat — is an embodiment of North Carolina’s maritime heritage.
Satisfy warm-weather cravings with deviled crab fritters, fresh tuna salad, fish and corn chowder — and a frozen lemonade pie.
