Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC, presents a Shark's Tooth Island Kayak Program on July 15th, 2022 … [Read more...] about Shark’s Tooth Island Kayak Program
Outdoors
Summer Craft Market at the Burgwin-Wright House
Enjoy gorgeous weather and gardens at our Summer Market featuring 25+ local artists, handmade crafts, and more on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Vendors will be scattered throughout our acre of gardens. The historic house, jail, visitor center, and art gallery will remain open for regular operational hours of 10 am-4 pm. Enjoy gorgeous weather and … [Read more...] about Summer Craft Market at the Burgwin-Wright House
Our Top Grilling Tips
When the weather gets warm all we want to do is fire up that grill! We maintain there is nothing that can't be cooked on a grill. Take in our best grilling tips and elevate your barbecue to a whole new level! Direct vs. Indirect Cooking Can't decide whether to use a direct or indirect grilling method? If the food takes less than 20 minutes to cook, use direct … [Read more...] about Our Top Grilling Tips
Stoked To Go Out | Pier 2 Pier Swim Race
The Pier-2-Pier Swim Race held on Saturday, Saturday - May 21, 2022 and features an open water challenge of 1.7 miles between Johnnie Mercers Pier and Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The starting point for the race is determined on race day in accordance with the ocean current. This event is free for spectators. The Pier-2-Pier Swim Race an annual open water ocean … [Read more...] about Stoked To Go Out | Pier 2 Pier Swim Race
North Carolina Beaches Shell Guide
One of our favorite beach activities is collecting seashells! They’re a great reminder of time spent at the beach! You can find shells here year-round, but the best times are after a storm, early morning, or late evening; particularly, an hour before and an hour after low tide. Here’s our Island Life North Carolina shell guide for some of the most common shells you’ll find on … [Read more...] about North Carolina Beaches Shell Guide
Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
In 2005 Mary Ellen Rogers moved to Oak Island, North Carolina and realized that there was no facility caring for the local coastal birds that got hooked, netted, or otherwise injured or orphaned. Since she had been previously volunteering for years at the Center for Birds of Prey in South Carolina, she thought she could address this need. To gain additional … [Read more...] about Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
Jingle Jog Christmas Run
15th Annual Santa Paws Parade
Holiday Flea at Brooklyn Arts Center
Turn Your Grill Into A Smoker
Smoked food is in its own unique category of deliciousness. That smoky flavor can really enhance your already good barbecue. There's nothing like smoked ribs. Luckily, when you’re craving those juicy, smoky elements, you don’t have to run out and invest in your own smoker. We’ll show you how to make your gas or charcoal grill into a smoker with just a few modifications. Just … [Read more...] about Turn Your Grill Into A Smoker
The Future of Sharks
We all remember the first time we saw the movie "Jaws," whether or not you lived near the ocean, you developed a fear of sharks. And while shark attacks do happen, there are less than 100 each year, with an average of 4 fatalities. The odds of dying from a lightning strike are 500 times greater than from a shark attack, yet sharks remain one of the biggest concerns for … [Read more...] about The Future of Sharks
NC Flounder Limits Have Changed
As the fishing season ramps up in eastern NC, coastal anglers are itching to be fishing. When the water temperature breaks the mid-60s mark at the NC coast, inshore anglers start to get an itch that makes them spend all weekend on a skiff with nothing but a sandwich, a bucket of minnows, a few cold beers, and an outboard engine chugging along at its lowest speed. This … [Read more...] about NC Flounder Limits Have Changed
Greenlands Farm
Greenlands Farm is a small, three-generational sustainable modern homestead farm located in rural North Carolina in a spot known locally as Half Hell, but better known as Bolivia. The farm is a true reflection of the homestead farm life: growing organic produce, baking fresh in the farm kitchen with farm-grown ingredients, and composting culls and scrapes on the farm. The farm … [Read more...] about Greenlands Farm
North Carolina’s Disappearing Islands
Two years after a newly formed North Carolina island was lost to storm surge, officials say a new one appears to be rising in its place on the Outer Banks. Cape Hatteras National Seashore says the nearly 100-foot long formation was discovered, about a quarter of a mile south of Cape Point. The Islands are actually just large sand bars that are revealed over … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Disappearing Islands
Flounder Fishing Shut Down
Recreational and commercial southern flounder seasons closed on Sept. 4 in North Carolina waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission made the decision at its August meeting, adopting the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 as proposed by the Division of Marine Fisheries. The recreational and commercial southern flounder seasons will close Sept. 4 in … [Read more...] about Flounder Fishing Shut Down