One of our favorite places to slip away to in the fall is Morrow Mountain State Park. It’s close enough to home that we can get…
History
24 Aug 2025
Oak Island Lighthouse
Have you ever been to the Oak Island Lighthouse? We set ourselves up on Caswell Beach, directly across from it, once or twice a year.
2 Jul 2025
Fort Fisher
I’ve always been drawn to the places that raised me. I don’t apologize for the bias—I couldn’t shake it if I tried. It’s part of…
18 Jun 2025
Lebanon Plantation
Fun fact: I am a direct descendant of "Ferry John" Smith.
25 May 2025
Aycock Birthplace
A couple of years ago, I took a trip east through fields of peanuts and cotton to spend the day in Goldsboro. Before meeting up…