Monthly Archives: March 2018

Twenty minutes outside of Wilmington is a quiet trailhead known for its biodiversity. Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve [BSL Community Center 1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461] isn’t a designer trail, but as long as you follow the red diamonds you’ll make your way. Sandy paths, remnants of the […]

Just across the bridge from Wilmington is a short and interesting trail with much to offer. Currently, the Brunswick Riverwalk [580 River Road, Belville, NC 28451] has only 1/3 of mile walking trail, but it dreams big hoping to connect to downtown on a four mile trail. A walk through […]

Home baked cupcakes always come out superb, and they are so easy to make! For that reason, I rarely order them out. I know for sure that no recipe I create could ever compare with one of the sweet treats from The Peppered Cupcake [105 S Front St, Wilmington, NC […]

Whenever I’m by the coast, I long for fresh local seafood. In Wilmington, there’s no better place to indulge than at Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant [6132 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412]. Everyone seems to know this fact, because at peak hours the place is packed! You may end up […]

With Wilmington’s great selection of donuts and beer – it is important to find great running routes as well. Thankfully there was no shortage of wonderful lakes and parks. While running was my game, these places are also lovely for a bike ride or simple stroll. +Smith Creek Park, 633 […]

A longer walk with some spectacular scenery, Greenfield Lake [421 South Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28402] is a getaway right in the middle of the city. The five mile path leading around the lake and through a quiet neighborhood was speckled with azaleas in the spring time. Enjoy the quiet […]

A classic hike through the woods and around a lake, the two mile loop at Abbey Nature Preserve [10200 US-17, Wilmington, NC 28411] will leave you feeling forest refreshed. Trails were once old farm roads and aren’t marked the best, but the area isn’t big enough to get lost in. […]

It’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of campus when walking through Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve [4855 Price Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403], aside from the stray student crossing your path. Located at University of North Carolina at Wilmington, parking is free and the public is welcome to take a little […]

I never realized what an influential piece of history Wilmington, NC held until I visited Fort Fisher State Historic Site. The museum is free and extremely informative, history buffs should make a point to visit. From its Native American history, to early European pirates, and out into WWII – the […]

Small and charming, just like Wilmington, the New Hanover County Arboretum [6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403] is a perfect spot to take a stroll. See the herb and vegetable gardens, butterfly garden, rose garden, azaleas and camillias, there are so many beautiful plants and flowers – but not too […]

Brimming with wildlife and diverse habitats through its six miles of hiking trails, Carolina Beach State Park [1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428] is a premiere natural destination near Wilmington. Located where the intracoastal meets the Cape Fear River close to the coast, a surprising element is Sugarloaf, […]

+Blue Post Billiards, 15 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401 It’s a little difficult to find the entrance to this hang out, tucked around the corner of an alleyway, but the search is well worth your reward. This is a true hidden gem with quite swanky décor. There are pool […]

I’ll be blunt. I didn’t find that Wilmington had the best food of the south – that is except for their donut scene. It’s phenomenal – local shops, regional franchises, and donut overlords all mingle together. Why not tour the donuts of the area and find your favorite? The Locals […]