President Roosevelt makes a visit to the Tennessee-North Carolina boundary at Newfound Gap to dedicate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park “for the permanent enjoyment of the people.” Under the headline “Now Go See the Park,” Goerch writes: “We believe the citizens of North Carolina will take a greater pride in and will have a greater love for their state after they have seen the scenic wonders of the mountains.”
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.
