After more than three years of construction, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opens to traffic in October 1969. One month later, photographer Hugh Morton’s photo of the new gateway to Wilmington makes our cover. The modern bridge serves as an icon of the fast-growing city, a connection to the rest of the state, and a promise of big things to come.
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.
