A summer camp, a beach resort, and a community retreat: Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County — and its epic, sugar-sand beach — inspired generations of teachers and their students. Now, it awaits rediscovery.
June 2019
Stuck on Summer: Saltwater Taffy
Lazy beach days are never long enough. But for a taste of the season that lasts and lasts, saltwater taffy comes pretty close.
Flour, Butter, & Love
Mornings with the family behind Belcross Bake Shoppe in Camden promise hot biscuits and a warm welcome.
A Bigger Splash
Sure, lakes and swimming holes offer refreshing fun — but how many have a diving board? A new generation falls in love with the nostalgic charms of the neighborhood pool.
Phydeaux in Chapel Hill
When your pet is in need of pampering, leash up and head to a Triangle-area store designed for the furry, feathered, and fabulous.
The Shack in Corolla
Coffee shop by day, beer garden by night: For beachgoers in the northern Outer Banks, The Shack is an all-day affair.
Rolling Ridge Riding in Reidsville
At a therapeutic riding center in Rockingham County, brave kids are beating the odds — with the help of some noble steeds.
Quiz: Between Land & Sea
Sheltered from ocean waves, the gentle waters of our state’s sounds are the gateway to our favorite islands.
Downtown: Greenville
A revitalized Uptown district is helping this college town become a trendy city that stands on its own.
