Surfalorous Film Festival returns to the Outer Banks September 19-21 with a whole new slate of films. Over 15 films will … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts
The Bellamy Birthday Bash
It's Bellamy Mansion Museum's Birthday and they want to celebrate it with you!! Join in the celebration at the Bellamy … [Read More...]
Day at the Docks
Join the good people of Hatteras for a celebration of community heritage in Hatteras Village. Day at the Docks was started to … [Read More...]
Island Living Food
Grouper & Sea Scallops
Here is an excellent recipe for Grouper & Sea Scallops With Chablis Dill Sauce from Chef Tim Coyne of Bistro-by-the-Sea … [Read More...]
Madam Mesquite Crabcakes
We want to share this delightful recipe for Madam Mesquite Crabcakes with Texas Pete Aioli from Chef Keith Rhodes - owner … [Read More...]
Shrimp & Mushroom Stroganoff
We just have to share this recipe for delicious Ocracoke Shrimp and Mushroom Stroganoff from Finley Austin, a native of … [Read More...]
Drinks
Cape Fear Punch
As the name suggests, the Cape Fear Punch owes its christening to the rather ill-famed Southern US men’s club. The club was … [Read More...]
Front Porch Bourbon Lemonade
Summer is quickly turning to fall, but here in the south, it's the best time to sit on your front porch and kick back with a … [Read More...]
RECIPE: Apple Pie Sangria
This is the perfect recipe for the holidays, it's festive, easy, and everyone will love it! You can make it ahead of time … [Read More...]
Island Living History
Ft Fisher: Last Confederate Port
January 19th marks the 154th anniversary of the Second Battle of Fort Fisher. In the final years of the war between the … [Read More...]
History: Holden Beach, NC
In the days prior to the American Revolution, early settlers seeking land near Lockwood's Folly River applied for patents and … [Read More...]
Blockade Runners
Civil War Blockade Runners: During the War between the States, the Confederate States of America possessed only a … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens
Venus Flytrap
Most folks know that the Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that "eats" it's prey - mostly spiders and insects. but … [Read More...]
Hobby Greenhouse Fall Plant Sale
Come to the Hobby Greenhouse Club’s Fall Plant Sale!! All plants grown by members; portion of profits go to scholarships … [Read More...]
Dwayne Schmidt’s Photos
These Coastal NC beach prints of photos by Dwayne Schmidt are perfect for decorating a home at the beach! Dwayne … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors
Topsail Island Jeep Week
What better place to put your top down and take in the salt air than beautiful Topsail Island! Bring your family and enjoy … [Read More...]
Flounder Fishing Shut Down
Recreational and commercial southern flounder seasons closed on Sept. 4 in North Carolina waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries … [Read More...]
Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta
Join the fun for the 7th annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival in Sunny Carolina Beach right on the Atlantic … [Read More...]
Travel
Island Life NC Backroads: Fort Apache
Sometimes we find some of the most interesting places along the NC Coast when we aren't even trying! Dale Varnam’s 28-acre … [Read More...]
NC’S Brunswick Islands
Start your day with a sunrise and end it with a glorious sunset. this is one of the unique features of life in North … [Read More...]
Book Your Fall Travel Here!
Island Life NC Magazine has partnered with Booking.com to bring real-time online booking to you! Just fill in the … [Read More...]
Videos
What’s That Sound? The Seneca Guns
While not unique to the Carolina coast, the Seneca Guns are certainly most common along our shores. The Seneca Guns are loud … [Read More...]
Video Of “Old Baldy” Lighthouse
The NC Brunswick Islands contain both the oldest and newest lighthouses in the state. Built in 1817, Old Baldy Lighthouse on … [Read More...]
Record Turtle Nests on NC Coast!
The southeastern coast has seen an astonishing number of sea turtle nest this year. North Carolina, among other states, have … [Read More...]
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Nautical Chart of NC Coast & Waters
A Nautical Chart, In Any Form Is A Perfect Accent For Your Coastal Home. This beautiful Nautical Chart shows … [Read More...]
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