In Henderson County, three generations are preserving a beloved mountain outpost — and sharing its creeks, cabins, and summer-camp spirit with a new wave of guests.
The Pit Stop
For 50 years, Country Fruit Stand No. 2 near Goldsboro has welcomed travelers with fresh produce, good people, and a reason to linger.
Tomato Time
From heirloom to cherry, tomatoes are one of North Carolina’s surest signs of summer.
At Home in the Chimney
Across North Carolina, chimney swifts spend the summer on the wing, filling the evening air before spiraling home at dusk.
North Carolina, Naturally: Chimney Swifts
In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice learns about the birds that seemingly swim through the skies and the way they depend on humans to survive.
From Elizabeth: Shelter From the Storm
Whether it’s a childhood fort, a cozy cabin, or a tucked-away tent, our editor in chief appreciates the sanctuary we find in our little hideaways — no matter how old we get.
Still Life of a Nags Head Beach Cottage
With a photographer in the family, memories of decades at one cherished beach house are collected like seashells, each image a moment of an evolving landscape and lineage.
The Next Generation of Beach Home Design
Through her custom interiors and shop in Duck, Nicole Peters brings her inherited sense of coastal design to homes.
The Historian: David Cecelski
Shaped by the oral traditions of his rural upbringing, a Carteret County historian works to preserve the full collective memory of our eastern region.
The Surfboard Shaper: Scott Busbey
Captivated by the craft since childhood, a self-taught surfboard shaper on Hatteras Island sculpts thousands of bespoke boards, his artistry a steadfast fixture along the Outer Banks.
