For young North Carolinians, learning the haunted history of our state — whether in a classroom or around a campfire — is a rite of passage.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Going Up
Our editor in chief reflects on how views from above — whether from the heights of a college football stadium to a scenic mountain overlook — inspire a deep sense of wonder and connection to the landscape below.
Off the Map
Like its former residents — farmers and moonshiners, all fiercely independent — The Harricanes stands apart. In defiance of the fast-growing cities around it, the region has mostly returned to nature, a steadfast reminder of a vanishing landscape.
From Elizabeth Hudson: (School) Spirit of ’76
Our editor in chief remembers the excitement of the first day of school and how the same sights and sounds of her childhood — trays clattering in the lunchroom, sneakers squeaking against the floor — remain in North Carolina schools.
Fair Winds & Following Seas
As he waves a fond farewell to the family boat, a writer looks back on the ways that it opened his eyes to the watery wonders of North Carolina.
From Elizabeth Hudson: All the World’s a Stage
Our editor in chief reminisces on a night she’ll never forget: her first time watching a performance at The Barn Dinner Theatre in Greensboro — and how her first show at the memorable venue made her fall in love with the performing arts.
Backcountry Luxury
For a pair of happy campers — perfectly content to rough it in the wilderness — a “glampground” in Watauga County offers all the creature comforts, plus a change of heart.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Frozen in Time
For our editor in chief, summer nostalgia is found in memories of tomato sandwiches and running through the sprinkler — but nothing embodies the joy of a carefree July day better than an ice cream cone.
Tracks in the Sand
For the Ramblin’ Kids, no training ground better captured the freedom and infinite possibilities of learning to drive than the beaches at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
