A historic home on the banks of the Neuse River serves as the ultimate family gathering spot.
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North Carolina’s Rice Revival
Eastern North Carolina was once home to thousands of acres of Carolina Gold rice. And then, about a century ago, those rice fields disappeared. In Pamlico County, this heirloom crop is back — and coming to menus across the state.
How a Family Found Its Moorings in Oriental
On the Neuse River, the new owners of a boatyard faced their first big challenge: Hurricane Florence.
Home Ports: North Carolina’s Boat Towns
Our boat towns are beloved by sailors and powerboaters, cruisers and trawlers. And the best part of all: Every one of these classic boat towns is just as hospitable to folks who don’t know port from starboard. Welcome aboard.
Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
11 Towns Before the Shore
These towns are buoyed by their proximity to water — river, sound, bay — yet they’re far enough from the ocean that you won’t find sand in your shoes. Here, 11 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.
