At the Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, time slows down, solitude is yours, and if you need something, most times, you don’t even have to ask.
october 2016
Legends of the Fall
Black walnuts' story doesn't begin until they hit the ground.
‘A Way of Life’ Farm in Sunshine, NC Lives Up to Its Name
Jamie and Sara Jane Davis are young now, but they plan to grow old working their land in the North Carolina foothills.
A New Beginning for Brush Creek Farm in Alleghany County
After the death of her husband, Frances Huber reinvented their farm, and her life.
Fried Jell-O and 3 Other Crazy Foods to Try at This Year’s NC State Fair
We took a culinary tour of the North Carolina State Fair and lived to tell the tale — and we might have even discovered a new favorite food. Hint: It's fried.
Big Horse Creek Farm in Lansing
High in Ashe County, Ron and Suzanne Joyner are bringing back hundreds of varieties of forgotten fruit.
4 Outer Banks Ghost Stories That’ll Spook This Halloween
No place in North Carolina stirs the imagination quite like the Outer Banks. Remote, untamed, and mystifying, our state’s stretch of barrier islands is rich with lore that’s been preserved through generations.
The Wood Duck, a Currituck County Native
Colorful and graceful, this bird always amazes, no matter the season.
Autumn Thrills: October 2016 Book Picks
During the spookiest month of the year, these four new mysteries with North Carolina ties will give you chills that have nothing to do with dropping temperatures.