Snowy day on January 20, 2009 @ Kure Beach Pier

Last Weekend for Carolina Beach Christmas by the Sea

Diving Carolina Wrecks...and spotting a few sharks along the way

Check out this excellent blog account of a west coast diver who came out east to check out North Carolina wrecks. Both his photos and narrative truly make you want to immediately head out and take in a dive.

This reduced quailty photo is from his post. To see this and other amazing photos in full quality and size, head over to:

A California diver does North Carolina - lions & tigers, oh my!

Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show Dec 11 & 12

Here Comes Santa Claus! It is almost that time of year again for the Annual Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show. This event is one of the highlights of the holiday season on Pleasure Island and is packed full of fantastic entertainment and amazing talent.

This year is guaranteed to bring you a fun family show filled with bright characters, talented singers, and amazing dancers of all ages. The event is Free to everyone and is a great way to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate the season.

The show will be held in Downtown Kure Beach on Friday and Saturday December 11th and 12th beginning nightly at 7:00 pm.

You are reminded to dress warm because it always snows at the show!

Photo Credit: Island Gazette

Video: Visiting Zeke's Island on a SUP

Here's a cool video of a father SUP'ing to Zeke's Island with his sons. The island is on the Cape Fear River side of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. He was nice enough to send it my way for posting. As an added bonus, he selected some great music to go with the video. Enjoy!



Information on Zeke's Island

A Black Bear Has Taken Up Residence in Landfall

The Security at Landfall sent out a taped telephonic message to all residents of Landfall (located across the bridge from Wrightsville Beach) approximately two days ago warning residents of a black bear that had been spotted roaming Landfall. They stated that the NC Wildlife Resource Commission has advised them that a relocation permit will not be issued and that Landfall is most likely a temporary resting place and that he/she will move on shortly

I've seen news stories about black bears on the mainland side of the Outer Banks but this is the first I've heard of a black bear this close to the coast in Wilmington.

You can hear the taped message from security here.

Stock photo credit

Carolina Surfing...US Kitty Hawk Style