Kure Beach, NC - Brides can be particular about the details of their weddings. All the more reason the three North Carolina Aquariums were delighted when brides voted them the “Best of Weddings” for 2011. The designation appears in The Knot, a local and national publication deemed the No. 1 wedding resource most trusted and used by brides.   The Knot reaches more than a million engaged couples each year, an ...

I recently took a trip back OBX Beach Life memory lane using the Blog Posts Calendar (top right column of blog) to view old posts from past years. In Oct 2008, Keith McCulloch put together this excellent photo montage of Hatteras windsurfing lifestyle. The presentation really captures the essence of this place and the windsurfing experience we all love. For those coming into town to join us for some water t ...

  Kure Beach, NC –Spring is here and with it comes ideal fishing weather. If you plan to invest in new equipment, think twice before throwing out your old rod and reel. Rick Wilkinson, a surf-fishing instructor at the North Carolina Aquarium, volunteers his spare time rebuilding donated fishing gear. He then hands over the good-as-new rigs to area youth and adult groups. The refurbished equipment goes to gr ...

Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival Friday, April 22, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wilmington, NC - Battleship NORTH CAROLINA welcomes spring with the 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Battleship Park, on Friday, April 22, 2011.    Hippity-Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a day of fun with continuous games, bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides (additional fee) for all to enjoy. Make ...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre has co-sponsored legislation that would designate the Honor & Remember flag as an official symbol and be used to honor Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty.   Congressman McIntyre stated, “We must do all we can to honor those who have sacrificed for us.  This special honor & remember flag will do that and will serve as a constant reminde ...

Funk / Jazz / Rock / Blues / Chill / Fusion are just a few adjectives that describe this band. They can come out firing or keep it super mellow and jazzy (but more than likely, they will find a way to get every head in the house bouncing. Accomplished musicians include front man/master on guitar: DJ Williams and his band… with some of the most talented players in Richmond: Gordon Jones, Dusty Simmons, Brian ...

Now in its eighth incarnation of the new millennium, the ultimate surf shop team challenge is coming to a beach near you this summer. From Kewalos to New Smyrna Beach, with SEVEN regional events and a $10,000 winner-take-all championship scheduled to hit the Action Sports Industry’s back yard at Huntington Beach Pier September, the Oakley Surf Shop Challenge is ready to showcase brilliant local talent. Orig ...

Elizabeth City, NC - Join the Museum of the Albemarle for “Pre-Schooler Time” on Thursday, April 14,  and Wednesday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.  Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-Schoolers will discover why people wore hats, the types of hats they wore, and participate in a hands-on activity.  This is a free family program. The ...

Friday, April 15, 2011 9 am - 12 noon Cost: $5 per child/adults free   Wilmington, NC - REGISTRATION ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE WITH CREDIT CARD. (Master Card/Visa) Pre-registration is strongly suggested as space is limited.    Pre-register for our preschool friendly egg hunt! Children will have a chance to hunt for eggs with others in their age group. We will have a guest bunny helping them along the way, a s ...

Kure Beach, NC – Children looking for an exciting way to celebrate this Easter holiday need look no further than the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Come join the fun at our annual Alligator Egg Hunt. Kids will see a live baby alligator and learn about these fascinating animals. They can create their own special alligator egg basket before searching for candy filled “alligator eggs” in the Aquarium’ ...