Arts & Culture

A wealth of captivating literary adventures drives a pair of new books on the life and legacies of Jim Harrison and Peter Matthiessen

Sometimes a saving grace springs up in your own front yard

Drawing on memories of a life on the water, chef Andrew Zimmern’s new cookbook champions responsibly harvested seafood in globally inspired dishes

In Camden, South Carolina, archaeologists are tackling some of America’s oldest cold cases

Delving into the irresistible feminine urge to rescue and nurture strays

A style enthusiast’s formal argument for dressing up

The baker Dorie Greenspan on how keeping cake on hand can boost creativity and friendship—plus her recipe for Bourbon Brown Butter Cake

A selection of shows with something for everyone

How one bride and groom captured the essence of the Holy City

Mixed materials meet nature-inspired hues in this collaboration between Palm Beach and New York tastemakers

As the town of Lake Lure rebuilds, the tribute to lost pets remains a beacon

Take a bite of a timeless Southern wedding tradition

No matter what happens in the playoffs, the Mariners catcher has had a season for the books

Five watches that keep around the clock color and style

The self-taught pitmaster talks smoking secrets, the best noodle for mac and cheese, and the skyrocket to barbecue stardom

With a road kill–inspired groom’s cake and “superfluous buns,” these Southern pop-culture nuptials are chock-full of lessons on life and love

The fascinating, decades-long dalliance between the Crescent City and the Disney version of it, starring a cartoon princess, Creole chefs, mechanical tiki birds, and the world’s most meticulously researched flume ride

America’s documentary maven previews his most ambitious series yet—and the South’s pivotal role

Game on! Test your gridiron gumption.

“We’re a region of makers, farmers, dreamers, and doers, and I’ve seen how quickly that spirit can mobilize when we’re tested”