Several thousands of sea turtles disappear each year around the world. This is a sobering fact, since 6 of the 7 species of sea turtles are already in danger of extinction. When it comes to environmental deprivation or pollution, humans have a history of acting first and thinking about repercussions later. It is the sad truth that we are to blame for the extinction of entire species,...
Of the millions of sea turtles which once roamed the oceans freely, only a fraction remain today. In fact, in the past few decades alone, the Pacific Leatherback Turtle population has diminished by 95%. When a female sea turtle is ready to lay her eggs she travels, sometimes over 1,000 miles away from her feeding grounds to come to the beach where she will make her nest. After she...
Stand up paddle boarding is a water sport that has spread rapidly throughout the US in the past decade. The sport has quickly gained recognition and popularity since its first appearance on the West Coast; it is super fun, easy to learn and a great way to build core strength and balance. However, buying your own paddle board can get a little pricey. The good news is, there are a few SUP...
“The basic instinct of a human being is the search for freedom…the search for freedom is within all of us” -Jon Long Humans are built, mentally and physically, to explore, to travel, to crave new experiences and adventures. Of course, everyday can’t be an adventure when we have real life responsibilities like, families to take care of, jobs to do, and bills to pay....
We love where we live… for many reasons, and one of them is that there is always cool stuff to do! It seems like every weekend there are festivals, concerts, sporting events, community races, fundraisers, and much more! Well, this weekend is no exception; there are a couple of really cool events coming up. Not to mention, the forecast for this weekend is incredible! So, get the family...
Obviously, our favorite time of year is summer. When you live at the beach, that season is kind of hard to beat. But the holidays run a close second. With Thanksgiving right around the corner we are all looking forward to spending time with loved ones and stuffing our faces like true Americans. Welcome in the holiday season seaside style at the 32nd Annual North Carolina Holiday...
Any pet lover knows that having a dog makes your life a little brighter. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) have both conducted studies of pet owners, which reveal the many benefits — both physical and mental — of having a fury companion. According to these organizations, owning a pet can lower your risk...
Whether you like to be spooked out of your mind, dress up and take the kids somewhere fun, or enjoy some Halloween night life, there are plenty of great, fun events in Wilmington this Halloween weekend! #1 Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington Hailed as “One of America’s Top 5 Tours” by USA Today and one of the “Top 10 Tours in the U.S.” by Trip Advisor, the Ghost Walk of...
Did you know that October is National Seafood Month? Living on the coast gives us a great advantage to celebrate with a fresh catch from our own backyard while supporting local businesses! Don’t miss out on the Cape Fear Seafood Festival this weekend: Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, and Sunday, October 18 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Feast on fresh and delicious local...
