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Features

Finding the Perfect Campsite

With a little luck and a lot of patience, campers can score an ideal place to pitch a tent — unless someone else claims it first.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Chasing Waterfalls

Stumbling upon a mountain stream cascading down a ravine can be unforgettable, but some memories require a little more effort.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Dance Hall Days

The weathered clubhouse that sits on the edge of a farm pond in Randolph County may be faded, but the memories made there are still vibrant.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: His Time, Her Time

When an avid outdoorsman marries a devotee of Crystal Coast no-wake zones, compromise is a necessity.

by T. Edward Nickens
Eastern

The Essential North Carolina Grocery List: Smith’s Red & White

To satisfy customers at this grocery store, grinders have to grind 10,000 pounds of sausage a week. A week!

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: The Value of a Dollar

Lessons learned while working the cash register at Sutton’s Drug Store in Chapel Hill went beyond just making change.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Return of the Thunder Chicken

Our spring woods would be a lot quieter today if not for a North Carolina conservationist who was devoted to wild turkeys.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Treasure Chest

Our fondest memories often involve food, and a freezer holds a trove of stories.

by T. Edward Nickens
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Whimmy Diddle Magic

Mastering this simple-looking mountain toy requires more than just yelling “gee” and “haw.” Or does it?

by T. Edward Nickens
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