Winborne Evans of Roanoke Island has a passion for honeybees. “Honeybees need humans to survive,” she says. “We’ve got to remember what they do for us, as well as what we do for them.”
Our Coast
Turtle Tales
Young hands can touch a sea turtle shell and inquiring minds can learn about our coast’s most beloved sea creature at weekly programs at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Cape Lookout
Come visit one of the three great capes that punctuate the N.C. coast. Here, you’ll find an amazing array of wildlife, great fishing, unique history and a breathtaking view from atop the famous lighthouse.
Our Coast’s Food: Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp is perhaps the most beloved seafood dish on the N.C. coast, but making it at home can be a bit of a messy chore. Follow these simple suggestions for perfect fried shrimp.
Now, This Is a Serious Beach Walk
Cathy and Peter Meyer of Wilmington take long beach walks to another level. They plan to walk the entire length of the N.C. coast and write about their experiences in a series of e-books.
Growing Up as a Student of the Sounds
That’s Ladd Bayliss, a native of Manns Harbor in Dare County and a coastal advocate for the N.C. Coastal Federation. She offers an essay about growing up along Croatan Sound.
Seashell Bounty
Take some time on this holiday weekend to comb North Carolina’s beaches for their bounty of seashells. We offer some tips.
Take a Drive to See Bears
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge offers guided drives this summer to view black bears. More bears live in the refuge than in just about any other place on the East Coast.
Lionfish: It’s What’s For Dinner
The invasive lionfish turns out to be quite tasty, which may provide a path to the species’ long-term management. Today’s Coastal Review Online offers some recipes that can help you do your part.
Kayaking Calico Creek
Urban Calico Creek might not be considered a worthy destination by some, but a local paddler makes its case.
Bringing Fresh Seafood to the Triangle
Moore Square in Raleigh will come alive Saturday as the N.C. Coastal Federation and the Hills to Holy Water Music Arts Tour come together for N.C. Fresh Catch, a daylong celebration of commercial fishing, clean water, arts and sustainable living.
Our Coast’s Food: Crab Cakes
Blue crabs’ lives are tales of violence, cannibalism and pain — until their story turns to meaty, golden-brown crab cakes.
Take a Kayak Tour of New Hanover
New Hanover County wants to take you out on the water this summer on guided, kayak eco-tours to explore its waterways and marshes.
Shackleford Banks
Wild horses are among the many natural attractions that make this preserved barrier island near Beaufort worth a visit.
Hike the Green Swamp
The 17,000-acre preserve in Brunswick County is home to numerous species of rare birds, alligators and carnivorous plants, such as the Venus flytrap.
Roaming Ocracoke Inlet
A trip through the inlet feature sites of Civil War forts, Blackbeard’s lair, the deserted village of Portsmouth and baby pelicans on Beacon’s Island.
