Photographer Hugh Morton shoots the image of the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct that appears on the cover of The State to celebrate the completion of the final section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. “The Linn Cove Viaduct curves for 1,243 feet, hugging the sides of Grandfather Mountain, scarcely scratching its ancient rocks and forests. An engineering marvel, shaped by computers and lasers, it is the crowning jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s final link.”
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.
