Island Life NC

Coastal NC Lifestyle Magazine | September Issue

Outdoors

Starting a Vegetable Garden

Having your own vegetable garden is a great way to get outside, save a bit of money, and eat a little healthier. Overall, it's a win for everyone. We've got all the vegetable gardening tips you’ll need to plan, prepare, plant, and maintain a successful garden. Planting a single tomato plant could yield over 10 lbs. of tomatoes each year. Adding herbs to your garden can save you … [Read more...] about Starting a Vegetable Garden

Planning A Spring Garden

If you’re getting antsy to put on your gardening gloves and get out in the yard, here’s a guide to planning and preparing your Spring garden. If you’re new to gardening, you may think the growing season doesn’t begin until April or May. But that’s not true — you can start planting seeds much earlier. In fact, you should! If you start the right crops now, you’ll likely be … [Read more...] about Planning A Spring Garden

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

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

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

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

OBX Sunrise 5K and 1-Mile Run

Join the fun for the Annual Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile and Little One's Crab Crawl Beach Race Series 2025 Outer Banks Sunrise 5k/1 Mile Beach Race Series presented by Village Realty Your race location rotates this Summer, please check date against location below All Races Start at 8 AM ​Jennette's Pier dates June 12 July 10 August 7 click HERE for directions to the … [Read more...] about OBX Sunrise 5K and 1-Mile Run

Learn How To Go Crabbing

Crabbing is a fun and easy way to spend a few hours at the beach. What makes crabbing unique among the different kinds of fishing is how easy it is—it’s a great activity for kids. Follow the steps below and start fishing for crabs! 1. Purchase some turkey or chicken parts from your local grocery store. Necks, wings, and backs work best, but crabs aren't all that picky about … [Read more...] about Learn How To Go Crabbing

43rd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival

Francis Rogallo was a NASA scientist and the inventor of the flexible wing. His inventions started the sport of hang gliding and his designs have carried over into the development of the stunt kites, power kites, and hang gliders we fly today. We invite you to join us to fly a kite at the 42nd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate Francis Rogallo and his many … [Read more...] about 43rd Annual Rogallo Kite Festival

Annual Surf Dog Experience

The 10th Annual Surf Dog Experience will take place on May 17th, 2025 at Carolina Beach PIER. Your Dog may Surf with our "Dog Surfing TEAM", Surf with You, or "HANG20" on their own. No Surfing experience needed. Life Jackets, and Softop Surfboards provided by OCEAN EVENTS USA, LLC. 100% of your $40.00 Registration goes to FREEDOM BRIDGE ANIMAL RESCUE (501c3) click "Link" … [Read more...] about Annual Surf Dog Experience

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