One of the few South Carolina bed and breakfasts that allows young children as guests, Sunrise Farm Bed & Breakfast in Salem, S.C., offers a fun, low-key family getaway.

Mount Airy offers a glimpse of the past and plenty of charm in the present
By Sheri Masters

Summer is the ideal time to take a journey north on Highway 52 to one of Surry County’s jewels: …

You never forget your first trip down the Dan River, a 125-mile stream that rolls through the rural Piedmont and southern Virginia. But despite its easy-going nature, the river can become your worst enemy if you’re not careful.

Past the glow of casino lights, there’s a cultural treasure that often hides.
By Michael Breedlove

November 13, 1997, was a big day in the tiny town of Cherokee. That’s when the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino officially opened …

What makes the 12,000 acres of Primland so perfect is what it lacks: pretentiousness. The resort’s Meadows of Dan, Va., setting has influenced everything there.

The faces and the stories behind homelessness are diverse, now more than ever. Instead of justifying our hands-off behavior we need to jump on the cause…and help individuals and families get back home.

One of the most historic sites in the state, Bethabara manages to keep a low profile in the middle of the city.
By Bill Cissna

If you’ve never “found” Bethabara, the 183-acre, green-space hidden within the city, …

We all talk about “going to the beach,” but the specific spot for each of us varies. My newest coastal locale is an unexpected, low-key one that yields more than the ocean: Pender County.

Historic neighborhoods are more than just a group of old houses. They’re more than curvy streets and tree-lined sidewalks, more than pretty parks and historical markers. With their intriguing origins and distinct architecture, these neighborhoods tell the story of America’s rise to prominence—a narrative written in brick and concrete and wood.

Here’s a look at how Winston-Salem residents are choosing to commune with one another across cultural boundaries.