June Festivals of North Carolina
Join the Adventure, Join the Fun! Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke The Ocrafolk Festival is on Ocracoke Island from June 6th-8th this year. They have musicians, storytellers, artisans and much more fun to be had for the whole family. It a festival celebrating a community with a mission to help support one another. Photo by Getty Images Raleigh’s International Food Festival Raleigh’s International Food Festival will be celebrating their 10 Year…
The Seven Beauties of the Coast
Lighthouses of North Carolina Ocracoke Island Lighthouse Ocracoke’s lighthouse is unique in that it is a beckoning lighthouse instead of a warning lighthouse. It is on without a flash or rotating device, telling sailors to come to it and not…
How To Take A Good Photo
Things to Keep In Mind This Summer Lighting! Having the right light is key! Now you cannot control the light in every single location but it is something to look for. If you can fix the light such as avoiding…
Mother’s Day Love
Gifts and Activities For Your Mom Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May for all mothers. The orginial Mother’s Day was in 1908, started by a woman named Anna Jarvis in honor of her mother,…
Time for Fun In The Sun
New Hobbies to Try This Summer Beekeeping Summer is here and its time to get out in the sun. Beekeeping is a great hobby for anyone who likes to know that they are helping the world. Bees are essential to…
Oldest Hospitals in America
History of Healing Bellevue Hospital Opened in 1736, Bellevue Hospital is located in New York City and is the oldest public hospital in the United States. A public hospital means that it is owned by the government. It is also…
Too Hot To Handle!
North Carolina’s Highest Weather Records Hottest Day The hottest day on record for North Carolina was August 21, 1983 with a whopping high of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Fayetteville. Coldest Day The coldest day on record was in Mount Mitchell…
Historical Events That Actually Happened
Historical Events That Actually Happened “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, philosopher (1863-1952) History is has many ups and downs, celebrations and tragedies, beginnings and ends. There is always a story to…
Let’s Go Exploring
5 Places to Hike in North Carolina Summer is right around the corner and the heat is coming. The pollen is almost gone and people are itching to get out of their houses and move. If you are someone who…
Pollen: The Dust of Spring
Types of Pollen and When They Strike It’s that time again! Spring has sprung and the sun it out in full bloom. Flowers and bees are about and the wind is delightful. All is grand in the spring months of…