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Fresh Catch: A Foodie’s Guide to the Crystal Coast

Discover the must-order menu items at 16 delicious restaurants in Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Harkers Island.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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Road Trip: 10 Stops Along the Crystal Coast

From serene sea-kayaking to local shopping and dining, plan a diverse route through the state’s southern Outer Banks.

by Lauren Eberle
Quiz

Quiz: Sound State of Mind

For generations, the calm waters of North Carolina’s sounds have shaped the landscape, history, and culture of the communities they border.

by Alan Hodge
Food

Lemon Milk Pie

This Down East creation has been enjoyed for a long time. How long? Nobody’s exactly sure.

by Emma Laperruque
Studio Tour with Harkers Island's Walter Gaskill
Arts

Studio Tour with Harkers Island’s Walter Gaskill

The coots, loons, and surf scoters in this Harkers Island studio don’t fly. But they land in collections and competitions from coast to coast, as rows of blue ribbons attest.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Karen Amspacher
Eastern

On the Edge of Everything

On Harkers Island, locals like Karen Amspacher fight for what they believe in. And these people want to know two things: Where are you from? And what do you stand for?

by Michael Graff
Eastern

North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 2: Crystal Coast

This stretch of our North Carolina Seafood Tour takes you from Swansboro to Cedar Island, and makes five mouthwatering stops along the 75 mile-route.

by Our State Staff
Eastern

North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 3: Outer Banks

Travel from Ocracoke Island to Duck and taste some of the most delicious seafood North Carolina has to offer.

by Our State Staff

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