Every kid should spend a day on the farm, learning about how his food is grown. A generous helping of sweet corn, eaten right in a Guilford County field, is just a bonus.
Deep-Sea Dream
Venturing out to the Gulf Stream on a legendary sportfishing boat is nice. Hauling in a monster catch while you’re there is better.
Meet the Diamond Guys of Schiffman’s Jewelers
Want a ring? A watch? A necklace? The Schiffman brothers will sell them to you. Want a chuckle? Try listening to the stories from a fourth-generation jewelry store that’s still doing some serious business.
100 Family Businesses That Built North Carolina
This impressive list includes dozens of families, and their service shops, stores, factories, and farms that’ve made it to the third generation — and beyond.
4 Family Furniture Businesses Built to Last
Furniture-making is still a family tradition — and big business — throughout the state.
Family Farms that Stand the Test of Time
On centuries-old North Carolina farms, family history is as fertile as the soil.
Blue Star Mothers Share a Powerful Bond
When family ties are tested by military service, the Blue Star Mothers of North Carolina boost spirits and offer support to those overseas and close to home.
Family Tradition: Finding the Light in Linville Caverns
In the darkness of Linville Caverns, surrounded by stalactites, stalagmites, and stories of the past, you might just discover a newfound courage.
Leisure Lifts Off
No matter where it hangs, from the Blue Ridge to the Outer Banks, an empty hammock is an invitation.