There’s fierce debate over the etymology of the word “mica”: Some say that it comes from the Latin word micare, which means “to glitter,” while others claim that it comes from a Latin word meaning “crumb.” Regardless, evidence shows that residents of what would become North Carolina were mining as far back as 2,000 years ago. They found mica in the Spruce Pine area and used it as money and for grave decoration.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
