Called to compete in the neighborhood chili contest, a father-and-son team rise to the occasion.
Wild at Heart
A High Country restaurant has made a name for itself by tapping into the wild side of fine dining. Inside the stone walls of The Gamekeeper, an avowed outdoorsman finds a connection to flavors past.
The Witching Hour
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 or 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.
