Category Archives: Wilmington

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 →