Our editor in chief reflects on the places that leave indelible marks on our hearts.
Sweet Nostalgia
When it comes to cooling off on a hot summer day, a treat from the freezer is hard to beat — and everyone has a favorite.
A Toast to Summer Camp
For two parents of former campers, re-creating a pickup weekend involves a trip to Surry County, a visit to Shelton Vineyards, and fond recollections of past reunions. But no kids.
A Year in This House: Room with a View
A front porch is an invitation: to stop and chat awhile, to relax and enjoy the evening air, to learn about life and watch as the world goes by.
From Elizabeth Hudson: In the Still of the Night
Back in the day, our editor in chief’s summer soundtrack consisted of cassette tapes, carefree laughter, and the buzz of cicadas.
Catcher of the Fly
In the boggy lowlands of southeastern North Carolina, one of our state’s most famous residents lies in wait. If you cross paths with a Venus flytrap, look, but don’t touch — especially if you’re a bug.
A Year in This House: A Piece of Paradise
A friendly front yard says “welcome home,” but the real dreamscape is out back. A writing shed? A patio? A playground? In the backyard, anything’s possible.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Fish on Fridays
Our editor in chief reminisces on annual beach trips with her mom — and memories shared over baskets of hush puppies.
Home Sweet Rock Pile
One of our state’s most common fishes has a rare talent. In the fresh, clear waterways of the mountains and Piedmont, bluehead chubs build nests for their young, stone by tiny stone.
