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.
From Elizabeth Hudson: A State of Light
Our editor in chief gives North Carolina the unofficial name, “State of Light,” reflecting on the beauty that shines all around us — from the sun that rises above the crashing waves of our coast to the glinting rays that shimmer through our mountain waterfalls.
Keep the Pot Boiling
Wherever they go — from Ocean Isle Beach to Morehead City and beyond — a family spends Memorial Day gathered ’round a table loaded with shrimp and sausage, potatoes and corn.
From Elizabeth Hudson: May Is for Mothers
Our editor in chief remembers how the month of May was especially poignant for her parents who shared birthdays just a few days apart — and how she carries on her father’s tradition of making her mother’s birthday special, year after year.
The Pig Crew
Most mornings in Richlands, the place to be is a diner inside the local Piggly Wiggly, where a cast of regulars ponders life’s great questions over a hearty country breakfast.
