Join the fun for the 11th Annual Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile and Little One's Crab Crawl Beach Race Series This is a family fun event on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks featuring the new expansive shores of Nags Head. Sunrise Appreciation, post-race and crawl, features breakfast refreshments, and, of course, the most beautiful sunrise on the East Coast. Finisher … [Read more...] about OBX Sunrise 5K and 1-Mile Run
Outdoors
Outer Banks Fun Fair
Kick-off your summer vacation in style by popping by one of the most entertaining events of the season which also benefits a fantastic cause – The 6th Annual Soundside FunFair is a summer kick-off carnival to benefit Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP)! Bring friends and family to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a carnival with fabulous rides for … [Read more...] about Outer Banks Fun Fair
Outdoors: How To Hunt for Shark’s Teeth
We all want to leave the beach with a little sun on our skin, a dose of salt and vitamin D and a piece of treasure to take home with us. Whether you're looking for sea glass, shells, or shark's teeth, we've got a few tips to help you find and identify the buried treasure along our coastline. A Little About Shark's Teeth Sharks have 4 rows of teeth and lose hundreds of them … [Read more...] about Outdoors: How To Hunt for Shark’s Teeth
Top Tips for Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater fishing can be tricky since there are so many different types of saltwater fish and a number of saltwater fishing techniques. A lot of Saltwater fishing is specific to the fish you are looking to catch and the local area. Implementing different strategies can be a challenge for both seasoned anglers and beginner saltwater fishing students, but a few tips will get you … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Saltwater Fishing
Bald Head Island’s Nature Trail
The Kent Mitchell Nature Trail is actually several trails - some of them will take you through the forest and others will take you over the marsh. Enjoy a scenic walk through nature and explore some of the best wildlife Bald Head Island has to offer on the Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. One of the best ways to take in Bald Head Island and learn about the animals and … [Read more...] about Bald Head Island’s Nature Trail
Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market
Visit the Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market at Carolina Beach Lake Park every Saturday from May 21, 2022 through October 1st, 2022. The Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wine, meat, baked goods, natural soaps, arts & crafts, and more. In addition, a selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items … [Read more...] about Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund | Foaling Season Has Begun!
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund announces that Foaling season has officially begun! For 500 years, the most enduring residents of the Outer Banks, the Wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs, have called this island paradise home. Until recent years, the Outer Banks of North Carolina were considered some of the most isolated and under-developed areas in the country. The banks consist … [Read more...] about The Corolla Wild Horse Fund | Foaling Season Has Begun!
Wilmington Riverfront Farmers Market
Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas
The northernmost barrier islands, including Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in North Carolina, are geologically young, having reached their current dimensions and character, less than 5,000 years ago. The South Carolina Sea Islands, best expressed from Bull Island to Hilton Head Island, are composed of both old and new ocean-derived sediments. The central core of these coastal … [Read more...] about Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas
Outer Banks Beer Mile
St Patrick's day Weekend Beer Mile 1 Mile Beer Run2 PM Saturday, March 11th, 2023 • Limit 100 participants ​Click HERE to REGISTER Now Looking for a fun way to kick off your St. Patty's Day celebration? Participate in this fun social run! Celebrating like the Irish and dressing like a leprechaun in this run is a guaranteed good time! This is a chip-timed event, and … [Read more...] about Outer Banks Beer Mile
Coastal North Carolina Hiking Trails
If someone would have asked if I'd ever thought I'd enjoy hiking I would have said emphatically Heck No! However, once I learned that hiking can just be a leisurely walk through a forest or a nature preserve I became a little more enthusiastic. It's a great way to get outside, explore nature, get some exercise, and give an occasional hello wave to a fellow hiker. So here's … [Read more...] about Coastal North Carolina Hiking Trails
Carolina Beach Holiday Market
WinterLights
Paddlers Set Off On 120-Mile Journey Up NC Coast
The Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club (WBOCC) is teaming up with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to paddle the entire coastline of North Carolina. The three-year We the Water initiative aims to advocate for clean water, empower local communities, bring awareness of contamination and protect water. The first leg runs September 14-17, where club members will paddle … [Read more...] about Paddlers Set Off On 120-Mile Journey Up NC Coast
A History Of Surfing
Surfing is an amazing sport with an impressive history. The coast of North Carolina plays a huge role in the story of surfing past and present. Surfing is not just a sport but a lifestyle here. But what are the origins of the sport? The exact beginnings of surfing are uncertain, but we do know that it was first observed by Europeans on a ship in Tahiti back in … [Read more...] about A History Of Surfing