A decade of exciting changes for North Carolina — and this magazine — opens with a reaffirmation of our reputation as “the Good Roads State.” Wilmington, freshly minted as the eastern terminus of Interstate 40, sends a delegation to its western counterpart in Barstow, California, carrying a letter from Gov. James G. Martin, a license plate, and “other Tar Heel memorabilia.” Reporting on the visit, we write, “Who says friendships can’t be forged over 2,000 miles?” Meanwhile, our February 1990 issue recognizes a milestone on the western end of the state: The Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes its 500-millionth visitor.
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.
