From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
16 Places to Celebrate Spring in Sparta
Each May, spring climbs nearly 3,000 feet to the seat of Alleghany County. Here, as the rhododendrons blush, a beloved mountain town welcomes visitors with its food, art, and flourish of color and creativity.
10 Stunning Culinary Creations
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
What Does North Carolina Smell Like?
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Secret Beach Season
In the hush of the off-season, delight in some of our coast’s quieter highlights.
Winter at Rest
Snow in North Carolina may be fleeting, but when it falls, the state settles into a peaceful pause.
Toyland, Toyland
In busy workshops and bright stores, our state’s toymakers and purveyors keep wonder alive. Dolls, trains, and games remind us: The joy of play never grows old.
Where Fall is Found
From pumpkin patches to main streets, lakes to football fields, autumn calls us to gather in some memory-making places.
In Our Element
In North Carolina, nature’s building blocks — earth, wind, fire, and water — are on powerful display.
