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Water Wind and Waves
Three Wrightsville Beach sailing families take to the water for the freedom of accelerating over the waves and on the wind and the sport’s demand for physical and mental endurance. Climb aboard with them to learn about the joys and challenges of sailing.
Read MoreSavor: From the Back Porch
Summer’s no time for slaving over a hot stove; it s the season for light easy suppers and festive picnics. This month Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s board members share their favorite fresh and simple dishes. Try their recipes in your own kitchen and set the picnic table for a delicious summertime supper.
Read MoreNational Treasure
Built in 1937 as a seaside retreat for James D. and Frances the Sprunt cottage was carefully restored earning it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a seat on the breezy front porch overlooking Banks Channel to learn about the home’s historical and architectural significance.
Read MoreThose Who Teach
A Hoggard High School teacher and professional artist William Hubbard finds inspiration in the East Coast’s terrain and wildlife and the students from whom he continues to learn. See how he sculpts fountains out of cement creates visuals out of song lyrics and molds productive citizens out of teenagers.
Read MoreFlock Together
Ces Erdman founder of the Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary has created a special home for feathered friends. The Pink Hill North Carolina sanctuary is one of only six of its kind in the entire country. Visit the perch of these rescued parrots and parakeets to admire their vibrantly colored feathers and exuberant squawks.
Read MoreEat Drink & Remember
Dining out during Wrightsville Beach s days of yore was far from a casual flip-flopped affair. By the late 1800s hotel dining rooms were serving gourmet dishes like deviled crabs and broiled summer trout. Dress in your finest and pull up a chair (no elbows on the table) for a lesson on the island s fine culinary history.
Read MoreBeach Bites
A Tale of Two Sharks: Mary Lee and Katharine
A Reel Big Deal: Capt’n Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament
Body spout handle: Is it or is it not a teapot?
UpFront
Another blockbuster edition awaits you much of it the epitome of an all-American red white and blue summer.
Read MoreTwenty Things To Do
School is out. Days are long and sunshiny. Now is the most wonderful time of the year in Wrightsville Beach and its surrounding region for many activities. Bookmark our list of the top twenty things to do for summer fun and exploration.
Read MoreUpFront
Sea glass and vine-ripened tomatoes: two undeniable signs of summer.
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