I hate the news, it’s all sad stories and the weather. However, every so often you catch that revitalizing story that makes you smile. That’s how I found out about Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf [3354 Holden Beach Rd SW Holden Beach, North Carolina 28462]. It inspired me […]
Wilmington
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Between bustling Wilmington and popular Myrtle Beach is a quieter world, a timeless one. Oak Island Beach isn’t a household name, and that’s a good thing. It keeps it quiet, only for locals and those in the know. This is a natural beach with lush dunes. From one of the […]
The newest lighthouse in North Carolina is located in a little beach town not far from the city of Wilmington. Oak Island Lighthouse [300 Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC 28465] guards the Cape Fear River, built in 1957 it stands 153 feet tall and was the brightest lighthouse in […]
A true botanists dream, Green Swamp Preserve [Route 211, Supply NC] is famous for its carnivorous plants and orchids. The park is located a bit outside of Wilmington, if you’re looking to see these plants in the wild you will have a great chance to do so. There are 14 […]
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, […]