The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum is established in a 19th-century jailhouse. Among the museum’s gems is one prized prisoner: a 48.5-pound corundum crystal from the old Corundum Hill mine.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
