-
Summer Seafood on the North Carolina Coast
Beautiful backyard vegetables on the grill. Photo © Jason Frye.
North Carolina’s known as the “Cradle of ‘Cue,” but in the summer, it gets a little too hot to prepare proper barbecue. Here on the coast, we tend to turn our attention—and our appetites—eastward, to the sea.
It’s not all seafood
-
Summer Produce on the North Carolina Coast
A ‘mater sammich is a perfect bite of summer. Photo © Jason Frye.
In North Carolina, we pay plenty of attention to our backyard gardens and farmers markets, to thirst quenchers both hard and soft, and, of course, to setting a table that’s more feast than meal. Here are some ideas for us
-
Visiting the Picturesque Coastal Town of Southport, North Carolina
Harbor at Southport, North Carolina. Photo © Matt Trostle, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Wilmington and the Cape Fear RegionWithout a doubt, Southport is one of North Carolina’s most picturesque coastal towns. The Cape Fear River, Intracoastal Waterway, and Atlantic Ocean meet here,
-
The Legend of Henry Berry Lowry
In several pockets across the South, the Civil War didn’t end the day General Robert E. Lee surrendered, but instead smoldered on in terrible local violence. One such place was the Lumbee community of Robeson County in the days of the famous Lowry Band.
Henry Berry Lowry is a source of fierce prid
-
Historic Sights in Wilmington, North Carolina
The USS North Carolina is one of several notable historic sights in Wilmington. Photo © Mr. T in DC, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
WilmingtonNorth of the city, about halfway between Wilmington and Topsail Island, is Poplar Grove Plantation (10200 U.S. 17 N., 910/686-95
-
Scoring College Basketball Tickets in North Carolina
Duke player Amber Henson. Photo © Roshan Yadama, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you’re visiting the Triangle during college basketball season and are hoping to catch a game in person, you can count on not being able to buy tickets at the box office. The 20,000-seat “Dean Dome,” UNC
-
The Best Sights in Raleigh, North Carolina
The mill that presides over the millrace at Historic Yates Mill County Park is nearly 200 years old. Photo © Suzie Tremmel, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Downtown RaleighThe first time I heard of Raleigh was on The Andy Griffith Show. Any time trouble found Mayberry, it either came from
-
Photo Gallery: Best Sights in Wilmington, NC
Hammocks Beach State Park
Accessible only by boat, one of the wildest and least disturbed Atlantic coast beaches is a popular stopover for migrating waterfowl and turtles.
Lake Waccamaw State Park
The central feature of this scenic area is a large example of a Carolina Bay, a unique geographi
-
Photo Gallery: Best Sights in North Carolina's Outer Banks
North Carolina Aquarium
Sharks and jellyfish and their aquatic kin show their true beauty in underwater habitats at the North Carolina Aquarium, while trails and boat tours lead to the watery world outdoors.
Ocracoke Island
On this remote island, you’ll find a historic village that is the h
-
Moon North Carolina Coast
Moon North Carolina Coast
Including the Outer Banks
By Jason Frye
Second Edition, July 2016
Pages: 185
Print
Price: $14.99 USD
ISBN: 9781631213441
About the Book
Author Bio
-
Atlanta’s Best Restaurants
Local landmark, The Varsity. Photo © Bryce Edwards, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Best Thai Cuisine
Although the city has plenty of delicious casual Thai joints, Nan Thai Fine Dining ($20 and up, 1350 Spring St., 404/870-9933, Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5:30–10 p.m., Fri. 1
-
Summertime Thrills, Part 2
Yesterday I posted a list of great wooden roller coasters in the U.S. Today I want to talk about steel roller coasters. Until 1959 the world only knew wooden roller coasters. And along came Walt. In 1959, Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsled Ride was the world’s first tubular steel-tracked roller coast
-
Discover Charleston & Savannah
Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah, Georgia. Photo © dndavis.
As more and more people discover the subtle, compelling charms of these two Southern gems, the inevitable comparisons begin. Stereotypes abound, such as the famous adage “In Charleston they ask what your mother’s maiden name is, a
-
Savannah's Bonaventure Cemetery
Mercer Family Plot at Bonaventure Cemetery. Photo © Ron Cogswell, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
On the banks of the Wilmington River just east of town lies one of Savannah’s most unique sights, Bonaventure Cemetery (330 Bonaventure Rd., 912/651-6843, daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). John Muir, who w
-
Where to Go in Georgia and the Best Times of Year to Visit
Downtown Atlanta. Photo © tableatny, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
First things first: Georgia gets very hot in the summer. For most parts of the state, August is the month you don’t want to be here. An exception, however, would be North Georgia, where the mountain air keeps things a bit
-
Take a Guided Tour of Savannah, Georgia
Carriage Tours of Savannah‘s horses waiting at City Market where tours begin. Photo © Ron Cogswell, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Savannah’s tourist boom has resulted in a similar explosion of well over 50 separate tour services, ranging from simple guided trolley journeys to horse-
-
Cumberland Island National Seashore in The Golden Isles
The most iconic image of Cumberland Island is its famous wild horses. Photo © Doug Anderson, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Not only one of the richest estuarine environments in the world, Cumberland Island National Seashore (912/882-4335) is quite simply one of the most beautiful and
-
Spectator Sports in Atlanta, Georgia
Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo © David Berkowitz, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.The term “fair weather fan” may have been coined with Atlantans in mind. Atlanta sports fans are among the most lukewarm in the United States, at least with regards to professional sports. College foot
-
Savannah Nightlife: A Guide to the Top Bars, Clubs, and Live Music
Savannah by night. Photo © Jeffery Turner, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you like to have a good time, you’re in the right place. Savannah is known for its heavy year-round schedule of festivals, many of them outdoors, as well as its copious variety of watering holes hosting a diverse
-
The Best of Charleston and Savannah in 10 Days
Middleton Place in Charleston, South Carolina. Photo © Anthony, licensed Creative Commons AttributionBoth Charleston and Savannah share an abiding respect for social manners and mores, for history, for making money, and for good food and strong drink. They differ in outlook: Charleston has one wel
Total
8940 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
420/447 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
