The “Vacation Issue” introduces readers to North Carolina travel opportunities as, in the past five years, new roads have “opened entirely new possibilities for the vacationist — single, couples, or families. There are brand-new resorts; modern hotels and motels; a large, large improvement in food and service. More mountaintops, waterfalls, fishing streams, lakes, beaches, piers, and historic points have been made available.”
Tucked into a historic neighborhood, a backyard in Forsyth County holds hundreds of Southern wildflowers collected by one wild flower woman.
John Champlin has traveled across the state — and the nation — in search of hard-to-find spots that serve an unforgettable hot dog. After 11 years, what he’s discovered goes way beyond the bun.
In the early 20th century, textile mill owners sponsored baseball teams, providing entertainment for their employees and nurturing a passion for the game that’s been handed down through generations of North Carolinians.
Our writer reflects on where his love of vinyl began, and how the snap, crackle, and pop of a needle sliding across a turntable will always satisfy his soul.
