OCEAN — With tourism season in full swing and the July 4 peak rapidly approaching, boat ramps are busy and parking lots are often near or at capacity. “You have to time it right,” James Trexlor of Pennsylvania said last Thursday morning while preparing to launch at the free N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ramp off Highway … [Read more…]
EMERALD ISLE – Emerald Isle’s picturesque Bogue Inlet Pier transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement Saturday, June 3, as children between the ages of 5 and 12 gathered for the highly anticipated Youth Fishing Derby. The free event, now in its ninth year, was organized by the town and drew the attention of nearly … [Read more…]
EMERALD ISLE — As winter has shifted to spring and heads toward summer, Emerald Isle’s newly renamed named and growing volunteer Shorebird Rescue Team has had a busy final week of May. Carla Aldridge, who refuses to call herself “head of the team” but will concede to getting called the “go-to-person,” said the group rescued … [Read more…]
CARTERET COUNTY – Carteret County, home to popular travel destinations such as Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle has been ranked as North Carolina’s No.1 place to retire in the entire state and No.10 for retirement nationwide due to its affordability, attractions and other amenities. Analysis website Stacker studied 2023 figures from review … [Read more…]
CARTERET COUNTY – Parking season is underway as towns and beaches are gearing up for tourists and seasonal visitors. As parking is becoming more and more of a scarcity for the towns, here is what patrons need to know about parking throughout the towns and beaches while visiting this summer. The parking fees, rules and … [Read more…]