Things Your Family can do on an Emerald Isle Fall Vacation

Fall is a terrific time to take an Emerald Isle, NC family vacation! The weather is ideal, the water is still warm and there are plenty of things to do. As seen in the video below, you can toss the football on the beach (ours was blinged out with LEDs), kayak in Bogue Sound, explore… Continue reading Things Your Family can do on an Emerald Isle Fall Vacation

Emerald Isle Parrot Head Weekend Aug 3-5, 2012

Headed down to the Crystal Coast of NC this weekend? If so, you might want to check out the Parrot Head Weekend today (Friday, August 3) through Sunday, August 5. The Town of Emerald Isle has even proclaimed this weekend as Emerald Isle Parrot Head Weekend. In it’s proclamation town mayor Arthur B. Schools, Jr encourages all residents… Continue reading Emerald Isle Parrot Head Weekend Aug 3-5, 2012

Crystal Coast Fireworks Displays for 2011

Here is a quick update. For everyone who has been calling me, the Emerald Isle, NC July 4, 2011 fireworks display will occur this year off the Bogue Inlet Pier at 9PM Monday night. If you’re leaving the Crystal Coast Sunday, it’s a shame as you’ll miss the sight of the fireworks being launched over… Continue reading Crystal Coast Fireworks Displays for 2011

2011 Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks Return to the Bogue Inlet Pier!

The town of Emerald Isle has just announced the 2011 4th of July fireworks display will return to the Bogue Inlet fishing pier. After a two year absence, the town agreed to renew it’s partnership with the Bogue Inlet Fishing pier. The 4th of July Emerald Isle Fireworks Launching Pad? Which launch pad do you… Continue reading 2011 Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks Return to the Bogue Inlet Pier!

Carefree Sandancer West Beach Cottage Guest Journal

This week the Carroll families are renting 124 Heverly Drive in Emerald Isle. A popular component of many Emerald Isle beach vacation rental properties is a guest book or renters journal. The property owners of Carefree Sandancer West offer such a journal for their rental guest. Curious to know what other renters have documented, I… Continue reading Carefree Sandancer West Beach Cottage Guest Journal

Want to Get Healthy? Walk the Beaches of the Crystal Coast!

If you live or vacation along the beaches of the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, you already know taking long walks on the beach is a popular pastime. In addition, the sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean are pretty amazing. But did you know that leisurely walk along our Southern Outer Banks offers you… Continue reading Want to Get Healthy? Walk the Beaches of the Crystal Coast!

Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks 2009

If you are wondering if the town of Emerald Isle will be launching it’s 4th of July fireworks display from the Bogue Inlet Pier, you can only hope it happens in 2010. Apparently, there are sign ordinance issues between the pier and the town of Emerald Isle that prevents the Bogue Inlet Pier from serving… Continue reading Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks 2009

10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast

Life on the Waters of the Crystal Coast Life on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast revolves around the water and the wealth of activities that await you. The variety of things to do on the Bogue Banks are almost as endless as the Atlantic Ocean itself. It’s easy to get back to nature on the water… Continue reading 10 Low Cost Things to do on the Crystal Coast