Feel the waves beneath you and the wind in your hair as writer — and Camp Seafarer alumna — Susan Stafford Kelly sets sail.
Fish & Corn Chowder
This creamy summer chowder is chock-full of corn, white fish, potatoes, and bacon.
NC Icons: The Carolina Shad Boat
This graceful, traditional fishing vessel — our state historical boat — is an embodiment of North Carolina’s maritime heritage.
In the Kitchen: Udon Noodle Stir-Fry
Top off the crispy bacon, buttery scallops, tender bok choy, and udon noodles in this stir-fry with citrusy orange sauce, cilantro, and toasted peanuts.
NC Icons: The Crystal Coast Shrimpburger
Fried shrimp, tartar sauce, slaw, and ketchup on a steamed bun — the shrimpburger is an icon of North Carolina.
Video: Painting Our State Parks
In 2020, Greensboro artist Katie Podracky and her family decided to visit every state park in North Carolina. Then she added another challenge: a painting per park.
In the Kitchen: Breakfast Empanadas
These flaky, golden empanadas — filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, and Cheddar cheese — make a perfect on-the-go breakfast.
A Local’s Guide to Charlotte
During a trip to the Queen City, shop, eat, and sip at Camp North End; explore museums and cheer on your favorite team in Uptown; and relax among the sculptures and blooms in Romare Bearden Park.
A Local’s Guide to Greensboro
In the Gate City, let little ones have a ball on the one-of-a-kind playground at Keeley Park, discover local history and world-class art on a trip to the museum, and save a round of applause for the performing arts scene.
