Looking for a fun and relaxing beach vacation for your family in North Carolina? Look no further than these top five beaches that offer a perfect combination of natural beauty, recreational activities, and family-friendly amenities. From the Outer Banks to Wilmington, these beaches offer something for everyone. With miles of pristine coastline, these beaches are perfect for families looking for a fun and relaxing vacation. From sandy shores to historic landmarks, North Carolina's beaches … [Read more...]
Discovering Shark Teeth at Holden Beach: A Guide
Update: We went back to Holden Beach in 2026, and found way more teeth this time around. Most of it was due to old fashioned walking the shoreline, but we also used a few different large sifters near the break. This article was originally published in 2025. Hunting for ancient shark teeth at Holden Beach offers a thrill right on the North Carolina shore. This lovely town is a dream come true for anyone wanting to dig up old fossils. There are so many prehistoric finds just waiting. … [Read more...]
North Topsail Beach Review: Top Spots and Local Eats
Planning a beach trip? This North Topsail Beach review can help you decide if it’s the right spot for you. This review covers everything you need to know, from the beach's ranking compared to other Carolina beaches to parking, crowds, and things to do nearby. I'll share visitor experiences and my personal knowledge of this beach town. Table of Contents: Is North Topsail Beach Worth Visiting? North Topsail Beach is ranked 7th out of 49 beaches in North Carolina. This beach is located … [Read more...]
Top Kayak Fishing Spots In North Carolina
The great the about North Carolina fishing is the variety. You could realistically fish in a river, lake, and saltwater in the same weekend. That means you can target fish like trout, bass, crappie, striper, redfish, and flounder in an epic fishing weekend. When you’re headed out for your kayak fishing trip. Make sure you bring all the gear you need: fishing poles, paddles, tackle, life jacket, and your fishing knife. Don't waste the day having to turn around and grab that one item! Kayak … [Read more...]
Raleigh Is On the Rise
Raleigh, North Carolina is on my radar right now in a big way. The region isn't just attracting tech businesses these days, and I couldn't be more excited about it. I've teased my wife about moving there because of their up and coming start up culture. To be honest though, I'm more excited about the craft businesses popping up. Here are a couple businesses from Raleigh, NC that I love this year. Natty Greene's Brewing Co. - My wife introduced me to this brewery when she brought me a 6-pack … [Read more...]
40 Hours In Asheville
The dog days of August are here, and doesn't a weekend in the mountains sound nice? A quick look at the weather shows a 10 degree difference between Atlanta & Asheville temperatures, and I haven't even run the numbers on humidity. Mercy. Trust me, and hop on I-85 up towards Ashevegas. You think Athens is a little bizarre? Sure, but Asheville piles on the dirtbaggery, deducts thousands of college students, and tops it off with a great collection of outdoor recreation, micro-brews, and local … [Read more...]
Comfort Found at Cook-Out
One summer when I was home from college I went through serious Cook-Out withdrawals. I mentioned it to my Mom and she immediately fired up the grill to cook some hot dogs and hamburgers. She didn’t understand that I was not talking about having a cook out in the backyard. I was talking about one of the best kept fast food secrets in North Carolina. Cook-Out is a drive-through restaurant that began in the same town as my Alma Mater, Greensboro. They specialize in Carolina barbecue made … [Read more...]