Spring is in full swing, and in Kure Beach, that’s reason enough to celebrate. Join us for the Kure Beach Street Festival, … [Read More...]
Island Living Arts
Eat, Drink, Art
Guests of Eat, Drink, Art, on April 26, will be entertained with a fashion show, program highlights as well as art … [Read More...]
NC Coast: Where The Crawdads Sing
So by now you may already know about the book Reese Witherspoon loved so much that she acquired the rights to produce … [Read More...]
Island Living Food
Strawberry Moon Pies
Here is a recipe that is so easy to make and will be a huge hit with anyone who likes strawberries, whipped cream and cake! … [Read More...]
Tips For Strawberry Picking
Five Tips For Strawberry Picking 1. Ask questions! When you arrive at the strawberry field, ask the attendant what kind … [Read More...]
Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce announces the Silver Anniversary line-up for this year’s 25th Annual … [Read More...]
Drinks
Paloma – The New Moscow Mule?
As with a Moscow Mule, the Paloma at its heart is a three-ingredient cocktail. Also like the Moscow Mule, it contains lime … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Strawberry Daiquiri
It’s Strawberry season and one of our favorite drinks is a classic rum Strawberry Daiquiri! The Strawberry Daiquiri is the … [Read More...]
Strawberry Coladas
Here's a drink to really "Chill Out" with loads of fresh local North Carolina Strawberries! Ingredients 4 oz coconut … [Read More...]
Island Living History
Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s adventures along the North Carolina coast – the place where he was … [Read More...]
Tryon Palace Turns 60
On April 8, 1959, Tryon Palace reopened its doors to the public as a state museum, sharing North Carolina’s colonial past … [Read More...]
The Barefooted Felons Affair
John Daniell, a colonial ship owner from Charleston, was in the business of transporting all manner of commerce between … [Read More...]
Home & Gardens
Airlie: Historical Garden by the Sea
Generations of locals and tourists travel to the historic property and leave amazed by the breathtaking display of … [Read More...]
Arboretum Plant Sale
The annual Extension Master Gardener Association plant sale, which takes place during the prime Wilmington planting … [Read More...]
Garden Lovers’ Weekend
Visitors to the Tryon Palace Grounds in New Bern will see the splendor of tulips and spring blooms during Spring Garden … [Read More...]
Island Living Outdoors
NC’s Sea Turtle Hospital
When Karen Beasley saw the need to preserve and protect the Sea Turtle nests and the nesting females and hatchlings along the … [Read More...]
Kite Fest & Easter Eggstravaganza
Celebrate National Kite Month and the start of Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! Experience the sights of our massive … [Read More...]
White Ibis Island Sanctuary
Battery Island, located in the mouth of the Cape Fear River just off of nearby Southport, NC in the Cape Fear River, is home … [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...]
Spring Fling Golf Package
This May stay at the area’s premier oceanfront resort and play top area courses for $142 per golfer all … [Read More...]
Sea Turtle Camp
Sea Turtle Camp is a summer camp for children ages 10 to 17 that is immersive in marine biology with a mission to cultivate … [Read More...]
Videos
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...]
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...]
Island Life NC Offers
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...]
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...]
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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