Explore this beautiful state from the Appalachian Mountains to the Outer Banks.
We are newcomers to the beach area, having lived 15 years in the Appalachian Mountains. Mostly, we love hearing the roar of the waves, watching the sea birds fish, dining with a waterview, and the feel of the sun on our limbs. We are not, however, sun and sand worshippers who spend days on end developing a fried-bacon tan. Our trips to the beach are … Continue reading A Day at the Beach
A Wilmington artist elicits smiles with his whimsical frog sculptures A couple of years ago, Andy Cobb was persuaded to compose a corporate mission statement for his work installing his sculptures at public gardens and arboretums across the country. “What we do is enhance the visitor’s experience,” he says. It’s not a bad one. “Enhance the visitor’s experience” is short and succinct, and sums up … Continue reading Mr. Cobb’s Wild Ride
Amphibians in the garden. Continue reading Frogs!
Fort Apache is a quirky place with a serious message Dale Varnam insists he is not crazy. He makes that abundantly clear up front. And in the middle. And at the end. “I don’t want you to think I’m crazy” is a repeated phrase during a typically long visit with the proprietor of Fort Apache, the quirky roadside attraction/museum/junk store near Supply in Brunswick County. … Continue reading Crazy Dale’s
Off to See the World 