When our editor in chief falls ill on an out-of-state trip, she’s reminded that no matter where she is, home is never far away.
Just Keep Paddling
For a kid, growing up means testing the waters, kayaking out a little farther. For a parent, it means watching from the dock and trying, at least, to play it cool.
The Space Between
The tidal inlets that separate our barrier islands are a living, breathing symbol of our coast — the ever-changing portals between sound and sea.
Beach Magic on the Carolina Coast
Salt water, seafood dinners, and nighttime walks along sparkling sand: When families return to cherished spots along the coast, memories grow with each passing summer.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Life Before Air-Conditioning
Our editor in chief reflects on porch sittin’ and icy sweet tea drinkin’ in the sweltering heat of summer.
Where the Wild Berries Are
Every summer, our intrepid “Bramblin’ Man” heads into thorny thickets across North Carolina, braving bugs and briars for the promise of blackberry cobbler.
Put Me In, Coach
From Little League to the majors, diamond dreams never fade away. Every summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd rekindle a love for the game.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A Time For Every Purpose
A reader’s gift and a father’s lesson foster an undying love of kitchen gadgets — and BLTs.
From Elizabeth Hudson: As Good As It Gets
Plates piled with seafood enhance and expand our enjoyment of the Carolina coast.
