This year, we present our first annual mountain and coastal vacation guides. These collections of activities are for North Carolinians, or out-of-towners, who want to plan their own trip to the “highlands” or beaches. Craggy Gardens, Lake Waccamaw, Roan Mountain, and Kitty Hawk are just a few of the places we cover — something tells us this will be a series that is fruitful for many years 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.
