The joys of family car trips — playing games, sharing snacks, fighting with our siblings — are shared through generations.
North Carolina’s United Nation of NASCAR
The Charlotte area has been a driving force in stock car racing since the sport’s earliest days, when moonshiners in hot rods outran the feds on midnight runs during the week and traded paint on the track on weekends. The area is now home to the biggest race teams, the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte, and Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. Visit any of those places, and you’ll find citizens of “NASCAR nation,” who love to share their passion for racing.
Sailing the Sea in a Shad
The state historical boat blends beauty and utility.
Mountain Must-Reads
Whether you’re planning a visit to western North Carolina this fall and need a book for the road, or you don’t have time for a road trip but wish you did, immerse yourself in these Appalachian classics, recommended by the people who know best — booksellers from two of our favorite mountain bookstores.
New Flavor: How Hops are Growing in NC
Hop farms aren’t what we would call typical in NC, but they are beginning to take root. Plus, we share 6 beers featuring North Carolina grown hops.
A Love Letter to North Carolina
Drew Perry has a crush on North Carolina, and he doesn’t care who knows it. To illustrate his ode to the Old North State, we sent artist Suzanne Cabrera to paint the scenes of some of the writer’s favorite memories.
A Guide to North Carolina’s College Mascots
The only way we could get this motley crew of birds, beasts, and men to pose together was to illustrate them. But the rivalries between these Division I good luck charms are good-natured — we think.
On College Game Day, Campuses Overflow with Saturday Spirit
Food and football give us a reason to gather. But the essence of tailgating is something deeper.
Mebane Antique Auction Reminds Us That We Are What We Keep (and Forget)
A former “picker” discovers history, nostalgia, identity, and — oh yes — value in discarded objects and abandoned places.
