In the February 1977 issue, we detail the story of Barbara Lee, a woman who spends her early mornings and late nights in Uwharrie National Forest looking for red-cockaded woodpecker nesting holes. She has traveled over 40,000 acres of land solo, inspecting short-leaf pines and marking nesting trees — her dedication to this practice enables tree-cutters to avoid nesting sites.
An Asheville nonprofit is helping farmers develop seeds tailored to western North Carolina’s climate and community.
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
At a Wrightsville Beach resort, a most unexpected resident frolics through sandy dunes and secret gardens.
With just a dash of vanilla and nutmeg, the beauty of this cool and creamy pie lies in its simplicity.
