Category Archives: Wilmington

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 →

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 … Continue reading →

The beach towns that surround Wilmington, North Carolina are clean, have soft sand, perfect little waves, and nostalgic piers. The water is warm for a large portion of the year, swimming was great in March. It was a common sight … Continue reading →

From Little Shop of Horrors to your elementary science class, almost everyone has heard of the venus flytrap. What everyone might not have heard, is that they are native to the Carolinas, and grow in only a 100 mile radius … Continue reading →