Category Archives: North Carolina

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

+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 … Continue reading →