Where to stop and look up from mountains to coast.
A Weekend in Lincolnton
Spend three days in the Foothills eating at delicious restaurants, exploring local history, and soaking in the old-school small-town charm.
Carolina Calendar: June 2021
Your curated guide to events happening across the state this month, from the mountains to the coast.
NC By Train: Last Stop, Historic Salisbury
All aboard! Take a train trip to downtown Salisbury, then set off on foot to spend the day exploring, eating, and shopping.
Port Town Bounty at The Friendly Market
From its humble roots as a roadside farm stand, The Friendly Market has evolved to become the community’s kitchen, serving up classic comfort foods to fuel fishing trips, beach days, and backyard picnics in Morehead City and beyond.
The Lure of Rod & Reel
Although Holden Beach has grown over the past 50 years, not much is different in this Brunswick County community. Really. Even less has changed at The Rod & Reel Shop, which has become an unofficial welcome center for vacationers — complete with worms.
Family, Faith, & Fish in Wanchese
In the village of Wanchese, two families have helped shape the local seafood industry for the past century. Today, their descendants are learning to overcome the modern-day challenges of commercial fishing and carrying on a Roanoke Island tradition that runs as deep as the ocean.
A Coastal Escape to Wild Dunes Resort
On Isle of Palms, South Carolina, coastal beauty and contentment is found at the tip of a stunning barrier island.
A Day Trip to Leland
Kayak the Cape Fear River and explore wild islands, pick up a paddle in pickleball paradise, play a round of golf, and dine on a patio in Brunswick County.
Your Place to Play: Charlotte on the Water
From pontoon cruising to river paddling to rapid riding and more, there’s no shortage of ways to cool off in the Queen City this summer.
Discover Our Rivers by Kayak
Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette’s mission is to help people get out on the water and connect with the river.
