In the 1940s, a massive hangar cropped up in the fields of northeastern North Carolina. Inside, it housed light-as-air zeppelins, designed by the Navy to usher convoys safely around German U-boats lurking in…
North Carolina, Naturally: Biodiversity
Home to more life forms than some Old World countries, North Carolina teems with biodiversity, from bald eagles to black bears. Looking for the best way to experience this natural abundance? Just step…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Garlic Croutons
In this season of thanks, Chef Lynn Wells ladles up a creamy, golden butternut squash soup made for sharing with good company on a cool fall evening.
From Elizabeth: Storytellers Among Us
In this episode of From Elizabeth, our editor in chief celebrates the writers, relatives, and friends whose words transport us through time.
An Outdoor Lover’s Guide to Gaston County
Hiking enthusiast and Gaston County local Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo shares her insider recommendations for where to play in Crowders Mountain, Gastonia, Belmont, and beyond.
Chili Mac & Cheese
For a cozy meal to share with friends, Chef Lynn Wells pairs warming chili flavors and textures with melty macaroni and cheese.
From Elizabeth: Interior Geography
From peaks and ridgelines to the slopes dappled with shadows and sunlight, our editor in chief delights in the way our mountains captivate us — no matter how many times we see them.
North Carolina, Naturally: Bioluminescence
From luminous phytoplankton in the shallows around Bald Head Island to the dismalites in the rocks on Grandfather Mountain, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice explores how North Carolina glows at night.
Hidden History: North Carolina in Space
Our nation’s race to the final frontier has roots in North Carolina. From Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium to Tally Ho, contributor Brad Campbell tells us about places that shaped our legacy of exploration.
Magnificent Mocktails: Pumpkin No-spresso Martini
Pumpkin spice and everything nice ... Welcome fall with a seasonal sipper all groups can enjoy.
