World-class artists will travel to the Manteo waterfront August 14-15, 2019 for the 38th Annual New World Festival … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts
Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest
The O'Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am at Wrightsville Beach, NC, on August 16th - August 18th, 2019 is one of the biggest surfing … [Read More...]
Coastal Images Of Ken Buckner
Artist, Photographer, and Author was born in Ohio and raised in Michigan. He was educated at the University of Michigan and … [Read More...]
Island Living Food
Ocracoke Island Fig Cake
Hundreds of families vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina each year. Ocracoke Island is located at the southern end … [Read More...]
Ocracoke Fig Festival
Ocracoke’s history of a passion for figs is celebrated annually at the Ocracoke Fig Festival, taking place this year on … [Read More...]
Recipe: Pear Tart
It's Pear Season... but what can you do with all those pears? This simple but delicious recipe makes two of the best pear … [Read More...]
Drinks
Fig & Honey Cocktail
August visitors to Ocracoke are privileged to experience an annual island tradition-the harvesting of Ocracoke figs. For the … [Read More...]
Pear Martini
Pears are one of the best known and well-liked fruits in the world. Their many desirable features make them popular for fresh … [Read More...]
Pear Crush Cocktail
Pears are one of the best known and well-liked fruits in the world. Their many desirable features make them popular for fresh … [Read More...]
Island Living History
“Old Baldy” Giclée Print
Celebrate "Old Baldy's" 200th Birthday and Save 20% during the Month of April on this Bald Head Island Lighthouse Print by … [Read More...]
NC Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations
Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina’s … [Read More...]
Salty Dawgs Sea Shanties
Join JR Shanty Co. at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras for some sea shanties. No reservations are needed for … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens
The NC Shell Show
View the largest gathering of shell collections in the state and some of the world’s most beautiful, unusual and rare … [Read More...]
Ken Buckner | Beach Prints For Home Decor
We found these local beach prints perfect for decorating a home at the beach. These Giclee museum quality prints by … [Read More...]
Coastal Cook Books
For generations, North Carolinians have prepared and savored time-honored recipes that are as much a part of their … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors
Outer Banks Pirate Festival
Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate … [Read More...]
Hatteras Lighthouse Full Moon Tours
On Thursday, August 15, the National Park Service will provide visitors the unique opportunity to climb the Cape Hatteras … [Read More...]
Flounder Fishing To Be Shut Down
The NC Marine Fisheries Commission seems to be leaning towards implementing new commercial and recreational flounder … [Read More...]
Travel
National Lighthouse Weekend
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a weekend of celebrations at North Carolina's oldest lighthouse, Old … [Read More...]
Manteo First Fridays
First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented street festival held the first Friday of each month, April through December … [Read More...]
North Carolina Lighthouses
There are more than 20 North Carolina lighthouses along our coast – one is the tallest in the United States! … [Read More...]
Videos
It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season
It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season! In North Carolina the nesting season is mid-May through August. If you’ve never … [Read More...]
7 Recipes For Seafood Lovers
We found this great video featuring seven quick and easy recipes for seafood lovers! … [Read More...]
A Really Off The Grid Hotel!
Want to really get off of the grid - we've got the hotel for you! The Frying Pan Tower is a former U.S. Coast Guard station … [Read More...]
Island Life NC Offers
“Old Baldy” Giclée Print
Celebrate "Old Baldy's" 200th Birthday and Save 20% during the Month of April on this Bald Head Island Lighthouse Print by … [Read More...]
Nature Guide to the Carolina Coast
The Nature Guide to the Carolina Coast is the perfect resource for coastal residents and visitors along the Carolina Coast. … [Read More...]
Sea Glass Rarity Guide
In hopes to standardize sea glass color names for collectors, jeweler Meg Carter created this guide as a reference and a … [Read More...]
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