The September 11 terrorist attacks remind us of our patriotic debt to those who have fought for our freedom aboard ships like the USS North Carolina. We feature one man’s connection with the warship: “Charles Paty’s eyes grow soft when he talks about the ship and how much it means to him. ‘I love the old thing. It was a safe home and got me back from the war.’”
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.
