Coastal

by Karon Warren About an hour north of Wilmington, N.C., off Interstate 40, Duplin County overflows with several small towns that offer…

by David Coburn As if Ocracoke Island doesn’t have enough to offer with its world-famous beaches, laid-back island vibe and swashbuckling history…

by Jeanine Barone While many people may think winter is a downtime for birding, this couldn’t be further from the truth. After…

This under-the-radar destination combines the best of beaches, outdoor recreation and small-town charm. By Karon Warren Home of Camp Lejeune—one of the…

By Carrie Dow During the pandemic, we escaped shutdown with a socially distanced vacation to a tried-and-true destination: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.…

By Sandra Chambers Myrtle Beach’s 60 miles of lovely coastline, aptly called the “Grand Strand,” is famous for its bustling beach atmosphere,…

By Caroline Eubanks Sometimes overlooked by other coastal destinations like the Outer Banks and Wilmington, the beach community of Swansboro, North Carolina,…

by Kristy Tolley Escaping to a private island for a little R and R is a bucket list item for many. Whether…

Lucky for us, seafood restaurants in the Carolinas are plentiful — and not just along the coast. The next time you have…