The first phase of construction of the 1,371-acre North Carolina Zoo in Randolph County is complete. The land where the facility sits, initially known as Purgatory Mountain, welcomes animal additions often. The State introduces North Carolinians to a few new residents, including an 8-month-old giraffe, a 250-pound African gorilla, and a female rhinoceros from Kenya.
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.
