In our November 5, 1955 issue, we highlight how Tweetsie “may come home after all,” thanks to Grover Robbins Jr. of Blowing Rock. We note that Robbins purchased the train from Gene Autry, who briefly owned it for a film, and plans to build a track “somewhere in the mountains” for tourist-friendly scenic excursions.
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.
