During a day in the marsh with a professional oysterwoman, a Wilmington writer who was born and raised in the Midwest learns to stop worrying and love the briny flavor of fresh, wild oysters.
The Explorer
A Nash County couple traveled across North Carolina with Our State in hand. Now, she continues their adventures with his memory in her heart.
Growing Up at Carolina Home & Garden
A family reimagined their nearly 30-year-old landscaping business in Newport as a venue that makes every occasion a party in paradise.
Book Review: An Abundance of Curiosities
Across its beaches and barrier islands, estuaries and eastern marshes, North Carolina’s Coastal Plain is rich with history and natural diversity. Two biology professors combine decades of research in a guide to our wonderful wetlands.
Black Bears
Black bears are the embodiment of North Carolina’s adventurous spirit, immense and wild.
Creating Our State
This magazine has evolved quite a bit since the first issue was published 90 years ago this month, but we’ve always celebrated North Carolina.
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.
NC Icons: Our State Magazine
Us? An icon? Well, after 90 years and more than 2,000 issues celebrating North Carolina from mountains to coast, we hope you’ll agree that we’ve earned the title.
An Our State Playlist: Gardens & Growth
This spring, queue up tunes about blooms and hone your green thumb as you listen to our curated Spotify playlist featuring 10 songs by North Carolina artists.
Plant Joy
Members of garden clubs across the state know that the secret to a beautiful backyard is hard work, patience, and a passion for plants.
