Our Monthly Blog Nonsense Stuff To Help You Spice Up Your Trip...Keep Up With The Very Latest!
Our monthly blog highlights different things on our little barrier island which you probably don't know about...that are maybe quirky, cute, stuff of legends, ridiculous and may or may not even be accurate...these are written with a glass of beverage at hand, for fun and should not be taken as advice, heresy, truth, real news, guidance on spiritual issues or copied for any reason...they aren't for legal advice...you absolutely should never quote them at parties and then blame us for it...it's just a bit of fun...so, pour yourself something cold and have a look at what our island has had to offer in the past, and what it might offer you if you came to visit us. Just don't quote us...it's always a bad idea.
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Ever Wanted To Go Shark Tooth Hunting?
Have you ever gone on a metal-detecting adventure? One can hardly describe the thrill of unearthing something that no one has ever seen. What about discovering an artifact of no apparent value yet you still can't contain your joy! And here at Topsail Island, you would never lack ground for metal detecting.
Hurricanes are some of the most interesting yet devastating occurrences in nature. They are like formidable forces that arise in the middle of nowhere and then embark on a journey to destroy everything in their path. These forces have often visited the Coasts of North Carolina and the islands off the coasts.
Chit…Chirp! A Hummingbird, was that? Kikikiki…Khahaha! Now, that certainly was a Laughing Gull. Birdwatching at Topsail Island can surely give your trip an exciting twist. These beautiful creatures in nature just don’t cease to give you the giggles.
Did you ever watch movies like Indiana Jones or The Mummy, which featured treasure hunters who overcame many obstacles for just one thing— a boatload of treasure! You even imagined yourself undertaking such great adventures but when you began to think of the perils involved, you heaved a big sigh and decided too just stick to watching them on the TV! Ha! If that has ever, been you…don’t worry, we’re bringing you good news!
Topsail Island currently enjoys the company of over a thousand folks who cherish it as their home. There was once a time when the island was lonely and uninhabited.
One of the most scenic attractions you’re likely to come across while touring the charming state of North Carolina is the Intracoastal Waterway. Gracefully flowing through nineteen states of the US, this massive waterway was created by both natural and man-made efforts.
Just about 26 miles from the open sea, on the Cape Fear River, covering 308 acres of land, The Port of Wilmington lies proudly in resplendent scenery. In 2021, this world-class port was ranked as the 4th most productive port in North America, and the 49th most productive worldwide.
Trotting majestically along the dunes, grazing gracefully on the wild grass, and living as free as the wind, are troupes of sublime creatures residing on the banks of North Carolina's Barrier Islands—the Feral Horses of North Carolina.
Does the ocean breeze tickle you? Do your feet enjoy crunching into the sand as soft waves draw up to lick them, just before pulling back into the ocean? Do you enjoy the sound of waves crashing against one another like a contest for the strongest?
You've probably watched the Disney film series, Pirates of the Caribbean. You may have heard the chilling stories of the sea raiders who terrorized the coasts of North Carolina in their times.
Over the past several years, many thrilling discoveries of nature have been made the fascinating Fault of Saint Andreas in California, the enthralling Chocolate Hills of the Philippines, the awe-inspiring Marble Caves of Chile, etc.
