Nestled along the scenic Calabash River, Kingfish Bay is a private, gated community designed for those who dream of coastal living with a touch of resort-style luxury. Located just minutes from Sunset Beach, residents enjoy a rare combination of natural beauty, convenience, and world-class amenities. From thoughtfully designed cottages and move-in ready homes to custom … [Read more...] about Live Relaxed at Kingfish Bay
Coastal Living
Saving NC’s Rare Venus Flytrap with a Documentary: “Flytrap Town”
“Flytrap Town” is a documentary about the people racing to save North Carolina’s wild Venus Flytrap. A fascinating new feature-length documentary, Flytrap Town, is currently in production in southeastern North Carolina. The film tells the story of the extraordinary the Venus Flytrap, a carnivorous plant that grows naturally only within a 75-mile radius of … [Read more...] about Saving NC’s Rare Venus Flytrap with a Documentary: “Flytrap Town”
It’s Sea Turtle Hatching Season
It’s Sea Turtle Hatching Season and the Turtle eggs in the nests are starting to hatch. It is an exciting miracle of nature to experience. Loggerhead turtles are the primary visitors to the North Carolina Coast, but occasionally a leatherback, a green sea turtle, or Kemp's Ridley sea turtle will make its nest on a North Carolina Beach. There are approximately 330 miles of … [Read more...] about It’s Sea Turtle Hatching Season
Climb Bodie Island Lighthouse
Take a walk through a piece of history at the Bodie Island Lighthouse. The Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for climbing 7 days a week starting April 18, 2025. The last seasonal climbing day will be on Monday, October 13, 2025. Daily Lighthouse climb times are as follows: Every 20 minutes 9:00am-5:00 pm (April 18th & 19th, climbing will end early at … [Read more...] about Climb Bodie Island Lighthouse
Painted Bunting | NC’s Most Colorful Bird
There is, perhaps, no more strikingly colored North American songbird than the male Painted Bunting. This bird catches the attention of anyone whenever one passes within view. The species (Passerina ciris ) is somewhat common in the Southeast, around brushy areas and woodland edges. It is often secretive, staying low in dense cover. However, males sing their bright warbling … [Read more...] about Painted Bunting | NC’s Most Colorful Bird
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 the details of the North and South Carolina Coasts, and offshore waters, from Cape Hatteras to Charleston with accurate depths. It is reproduced from actual NOAA charts as Museum Quality GiclĂ©e Prints. These GiclĂ©e Prints use archival inks and will not … [Read more...] about Nautical Chart of NC Coast & Waters
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 to the largest White Ibis nesting population in southeastern North Carolina. With its long, down-curved bill and bright white plumage, the White Ibis is easily identifiable. White Ibis may be seen foraging on lawns or neighborhood ponds, especially in … [Read more...] about White Ibis Island Sanctuary
Who Are The Island Men Of Pleasure Island?
The Island Men were formed to help provide the community with a Men’s Group whose members are dedicated to helping support small local charities and numerous children’s educational, civic and athletic activities and programs within our community. The organization now numbers over 190 members who are committed to help improve the quality of life in the community. By hosting a … [Read more...] about Who Are The Island Men Of Pleasure Island?
Sandbar Lecture: Coexisting with Alligators
Enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history. Sandbar lectures are free with Museum admission. Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 pm, join John Henry Harrelson from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for a … [Read more...] about Sandbar Lecture: Coexisting with Alligators
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
