In the early 20th century, farm life schools flourished in rural North Carolina, instilling students not only with an education, but also a sense of community.

Western North Carolina sits at the heart of the Southern Appalachia bioregion, one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Here, up to 10,000 varieties of fungi flourish, and Dr. Eleanor Spice Rice meets with Asheville-based foraging educator Alan Muskat to learn more about identifying the food that's found on the forest floor.

When writer's block chases the words away, our editor in chief finds inspiration in the kitchen, where familiar recipes and motions stir her creativity.

Whether we serve it in crystal glasses or a rustic Mason jar, homemade iced tea has the power to cross cultural, religious, and economic lines.

Armed with a canoe, a pack of provisions, and complete confidence, a dad leads his son into the woods for a lesson neither of them will forget.

Whether at farmers markets, home gardens, or kitchen tables, Southerners keep these gorgeous green vegetables close by for frying, stewing, and pickling.

In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice learns about the birds that seemingly swim through the skies and the way they depend on humans to survive.

For 50 years, Country Fruit Stand No. 2 near Goldsboro has welcomed travelers with fresh produce, good people, and a reason to linger.

In the mountains of North Carolina, a summer camp's jolliest tradition sparked a global phenomenon.

Whether it's a childhood fort, a cozy cabin, or a tucked-away tent, our editor in chief appreciates the sanctuary we find in our little hideaways — no matter how old we get.