For generations, the calm waters of North Carolina’s sounds have shaped the landscape, history, and culture of the communities they border.
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Design in the Dunes: A Photo Essay
Not your average beach house: From the clean lines of a flat-top cottage in Southern Shores to the extravagant opulence of an Art Nouveau icon in Corolla, landmark architecture defines our coastal villages — and chapters of our history.
Dining on (Oak) Island Time
No rush: The clocks on the walls of Oak Island Restaurant are just for decoration. All you really need to know is whether it’s Chicken & Dumplings Thursday or Fried Fish Friday.
The Crab Shack is Here to Stay
More than 45 years ago, a fishing family started a seafood market to sell their catch. The market expanded into a mainstay restaurant in Salter Path whose varied menu includes a seasonal special that celebrates coastal resilience.
Our State Knows Best: Surfing
Hang 10! Find out what three North Carolina surfing experts have to say about catching waves and their most memorable rides — plus, their best advice for beginners who want to get their feet wet.
4 Flower Arrangements Inspired by North Carolina
These flower arrangements inspired by Biltmore, Reynolda, Duke, and Elizabethan gardens are proof that blooming where you’re planted can be truly awe-inspiring.
Hops & Vines: The Spirits of Currituck County
At a revolutionary Outer Banks brewpub and an innovative vineyard in Currituck County, “local” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the reason to sip.
29 Beautiful Public Gardens to Explore this Spring
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, an incredible array of public gardens awaits those who are eager to celebrate springtime in North Carolina in all its colorful glory.
Currituck County’s Historic Cornerstone of Education
In a perfectly preserved, century-old clapboard building not far from the Currituck Sound, the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School’s rich history and stories are protected for generations to come.
