Coastal Living
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Jul 16, 2026
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3 min read
For one family, America's most famous lighthouse wasn't a landmark. It was simply home.
G.A. Kohler
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Jul 9, 2026
Some stories don't disappear. They simply wait for the tide.
Jul 2, 2026
North Carolina’s coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems on the East Coast, and sharks have always been part of the waters that shape it.
Beach Vacations
Jun 25, 2026
6 min read
A simple guide to making smart decisions when tropical weather interrupts your time at the coast.
Coastal Safety
Jun 18, 2026
5 min read
From changing skies to restless seas, here's how the coast begins preparing for an approaching storm.
Jun 11, 2026
4 min read
Two simple terms that can make a big difference when a storm threatens the coast.
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Jun 4, 2026
Hurricane season is part of everyday life along America's coasts. Here's what visitors should understand before heading to the beach this summer and fall.
Bird tags 2
May 28, 2026
7 min read
Where marshes, shorebirds, tidal creeks, and quiet morning walks reveal a slower and more peaceful side of the North Carolina coast.
May 21, 2026
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer along the North Carolina coast, from packed bridges and beach chairs to sea turtle season and sunset walks. Here’s what’s happening along the coast this weekend.
May 14, 2026
A quiet look at nesting season, night‐shift beaches, and how to be the kind of visitor hatchlings need.
May 7, 2026
A quiet Sunset Beach preservation story, an Inlet View spotlight in Shallotte, and coastal events from Wilmington to the Outer Banks for Mother's Day weekend.
Apr 30, 2026
A softly spooky Beaufort ghost story, a Wilmington brewery spotlight, and coastal events from Oak Island to the Outer Banks.
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
Plus where to watch them safely
