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At Coaster Magazine, our goal is to make sure everyone has all the information they need to enjoy life along the Crystal Coast, whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime.

Sure, we’ll tell you about all of our wonderful shops and eateries, attractions and hotels. But we also want to direct our readers toward the wonderful special events that keep visitors coming back month after month, year after year, to enjoy family time on our shores.

At 11 years young, the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend continues to grow and spread.

No longer isolated to the small waterfront village of Beaufort, the annual event brings an array of palate-tempting events April 22-26. Visitors can expect special pairing dinners, workshops, fashion shows and gala affairs with a full slate of visiting chefs, wine makers and guests. It’s a great way to ease into spring!

On Saturday, May 2, the Beaufort Wooden Boat Show returns to the waterfront for its 41st show.

Wooden boats, all polished and shined, show off their artistic design during this annual fundraiser for the NC Maritime Museum.

Visitors will also find great opportunities to take in a little live music this spring. The Beaufort Music Festival returns May 8-9 with two days of music.

On Saturday, May 16, the second outing of the Atlantic Beach Music Festival brings a little beach music to the boardwalk and a great chance for a little shagging in the sand.

From our beaches to our museums, the Crystal Coast is a great place to be each spring. We’re so glad you found your way to our shores and thank you for picking up the most recent copy of Coaster.

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The oldest of the five towns that dot the beautiful shores of Bogue Banks – it turns 80 in 2017. With ample opportunities for surfing and fishing, Atlantic Beach is home to one of the two remaining fishing piers on the island and provides the perfect opportunity to prop your feet up and drop a line. The town has a collection of shopping and dining options and is convenient to area attractions. The beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards, provides a family-friendly option when it comes to taking the children for a day of beach play. But it’s the towns laid back spirit and warm family atmosphere that keeps people coming back for more. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

EMERALD ISLE With an almost perfect blend of modern amenities and old-fashioned beach town values, Emerald Isle is a favorite vacation spot. Located at the far western end of Bogue Banks, the town’s warm hospitality has made this community a summertime home for many families. Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers. Viewing the lush green maritime forest from a plane, a consultant suggested the name “Emerald Isle.” Attractions include a water slide, miniature golf, movies, fishing, bike paths that span the town, and, of course, swimming, sunning, sandcastle building and a nice assortment of shopping and dining. For more details, visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org.

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Indian Beach/Salter Path These bedroom communities in the middle of Bogue Banks swell each summer with second home owners and vacationers searching for a perfect stretch of beach to call home for a day.

Salter Path, the more business-oriented of the two towns, sits smack in the middle of Indian Beach. Watch the signs carefully as you drive first through Indian Beach and into Salter Path, then back in to Indian Beach once more. Here, visitors will find a handful of locally-owned restaurants and shops. Salter Path was the first on the island, having emerged in the late 1800s. Still a hub for commercial fishing, the day’s catch is abundant in Salter Path and Indian Beach. Details: www.indianbeach.org.

Pine Knoll SHores Home to one of the state’s three NC Aquariums, Pine Knoll Shores is about midway between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach and features one of the most natural untouched areas of Bogue Banks despite a population of more than 1,500 residents. While development is allowed in this mainly residential community, it is done with a focus on minimal disturbance, making Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most environmentally-sensitive towns. Small in stature, the town does have a big place in history. Visitors will notice an historical marker along Hwy 58 noting the site of one of the first landings in the New World by Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano.

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Fort macon state park Like a sentinel guarding the coast, Fort Macon State Park is one of the country’s best preserved Civil War fortresses and continues to be one of the most visited state parks in North Carolina. Garrisoned in 1834, Fort Macon is a living example of 19th century architecture and masonry.

More than nine million bricks were used in the construction and it took some eight years to complete. Seized by the Confederacy in 1861, the site came under bombardment by Union forces in April of 1862 in order to secure the use of the harbor. A reenactment of the bombardment is celebrated annually at the site.

A visitor’s center and education space helps serve the approximate 1.3 million visitors to the site, sharing the story of Fort Macon and providing a backdrop for workshops and conferences. In addition, audio programs, displays and a variety of artifacts throughout the protected site help illustrate what life was like at the fort during its years of service.

The park itself encompasses 385 acres of pristine beach, dunes and maritime forest just east of Atlantic Beach.

At the park’s beach access, visitors can fish from rock jetties or park at the bathhouse area for swimming and summer concessions. The park opens daily at 8am and closes at sunset. Fort hours are 9am-5:30pm daily. Details: 252726-3775.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll shores Sign the kids up for summer fun. Camp registration begins April 1 at 6am. Camps are popular so set your alarm. Camps are offered by age group for kids entering kindergarten through eighth grade throughout the summer.

Kids enjoy behind-the-scenes action and plenty of outdoor hands-on adventure.

Another way for kids to get outside and play is the new TREE-mendous Nature Play playground. Two slides, a climbing net, a treehouse platform, a swinging bridge and tons of other cool stuff inspire physical activity and creative outdoor enjoyment. The playground is near the start of the Hoffman Nature Trail, off the marsh boardwalk. Aquarium admission or membership is required for access but there is no additional charge for this fun new addition to the aquarium campus.

Join the Party for the Planet April 1925 at the aquarium. Enjoy displays and activities all about the water cycle. Find out simple things anyone can do to make the world a cleaner place. In the April 22 Earth Day Cakes for Conservation contest, bakers ages 5 and up compete for cash prizes and express their conservation philosophies in frosting. Share in the sweet rewards with a sampling of all the entries after the winners are announced.

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The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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un, sand and a bit of music to tap your toes to – it’s really not much to ask for, is it? Ask no more. For the second year, the Town of Atlantic Beach is holding a Beach Music Festival from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, May 16 at the boardwalk. Scheduled to perform are beach music favorites The Holiday Band, The Fantastic Shakers, The Mighty Saints of Soul and The Band of Oz. Best of all – it’s all free.

Master of ceremonies will be John Moore of 107.9’s John Moore’s Sock Hop. “In addition to just being a really fun event, the Beach Music Festival helps further a couple of our key strategic goals for the Town of Atlantic Beach,” said Mayor Trace Cooper. “First, it helps our branding efforts by reinforcing the idea of Atlantic Beach as a classic beach town and one of the original homes of beach 16

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music. Secondly, it helps grow business in our shoulder season by effectively extending our busy summer season by one weekend. We have the event on the weekend before Memorial Day so that are businesses and our community are busy on both of those weekends, not just on the official holiday weekend.”

It also serves to wake up the locals, bringing them out of their winter caves for a family-friendly day of fun on the beach, reminding everyone that nothing is better than being along the North Carolina coastline during the spring months.

Folks out for the day will find food and beverage vendors on site, including the local Dank Burrito food truck, Little Caesar’s, Kona Ice, Outer Banks Express and Cold Stone Creamery. Visits are welcome to bring coolers, although the town does ask that people avoid

glass containers. Parking will be available the Atlantic Station Shopping Center and the DoubleTree Inn, with free shuttle service to and from the event every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30am.

“One of the special things about the event is that we hold it on the beach along the boardwalk. This is a natural place of beach music, but it is also the former location of The Pavilion which is an important part of our town’s history and the history of beach mu-

sic. Some beach music historians believe that the shag was invented there,” said Atlantic Beach Mayor Trace Cooper. “The Circle location is an important part of our past, but it is also a critical part of our future. Holding events like this at the Circle ensures that it will remain the heart of Atlantic Beach while we wait for the commercial redevelopment in the area to take hold and, once again, make the Circle our downtown.”

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Centrally-located, Morehead City serves as the retail and business hub for the county. Small boutiques, gift shops and major chain stores make this a haven for shoppers. While an expanding general hospital, makes this the primary site for medical care.

At the eastern edge of the downtown waterfront is one of the state’s two shipping ports where military ships and freighters from all over the world can be seen coming and going on any given day. While big in stature, it does little to overshadow Morehead City’s own fleet – its charter boats that line the waterfront.

The scenic views give Morehead City a walk-worthy waterfront with a mixture of locally-owned shops, restaurants and nightspots. Spend the day fishing, grab dinner with friends and cap off the evening over a cold beverage. Seafood is abundant in Morehead City – with several large waterfront icons ready to serve up the day’s catch any way you’d like it. Details: downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Cape Carteret & SwansBOro Cradled by the White Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point and Swansboro at the southwestern end of the Crystal Coast include a collection of neighborhoods, waterfront eateries and scenic beauty.

At the intersection of Hwys 24 and 58, Cape Carteret welcomes visitors with golf courses, restaurants, shopping and more. A variety of well-known chains make this a busy retail intersection, and its easy access to the beach in Emerald Isle makes it a popular spot to settle. Cape Carteret rolls right in to Cedar Point which lines Hwy 24 with antique shops, boutiques and small businesses.

The waterfront village of Swansboro is the largest of the three towns yet it continues to retain its historic charm and quaint beauty. The site is home to the oldest running Carteret County festival. October’s Mullet Festival brings up to 20,000 visitors each year, packing the downtown streets of this town of less than 2,000. Details: swansboro-nc.org 18

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Lauded time and time again for its vast genealogy library, The History Place in Morehead City is a great place to get an overall history of the region. For genealogy and Civil War buffs, the Jack Spencer Goodwin Library houses more than 6,000 publications and an extensive county photo file. The Civil War collections are especially notable – drawing a large research audience annually to the site.

The museum itself is nothing short of a success story. Originally housed on the campus of Carteret Community College, the Carteret County Historical Society members undertook a fundraising campaign that would bring them to a new home in downtown Morehead City more than 10 years ago. An old furniture store was renovated to house exhibits, the library, meeting space and a small café. Space rentals and the leased restaurant space continue to buoy the nonprofit operation.

From Carteret County’s relationship with the sea to its military history, the stories are told here at The History Place. Browse the antique doll collection, Native American artifacts, award-winning carved decoys, vintage clothing, period furniture, military memorabilia, coastal artwork and more. Learn the history of shrimp boats, read about the Tuscarora Indians and take a look at the carriage Civil War spy Emeline Pigott was riding in when captured. It is purported that Pigott carried more items of importance in her petticoat than would fit in any modern-day suitcase.

The Museum Store offers unique gifts and a wide variety of local books and merchandise for all ages. Publications feature the Civil War, black history, pirates, poetry and local cookbooks. Nautical ornaments, jewelry, pottery, collectibles and children’s items are also featured. Admission is free. For more information call 252-247-7533 or visit www. thehistoryplace.org.

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he Coastal Cohorts are bringing their hit musical “King Mackerel & the Blues Are Running” back to Carteret County to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary. Don Dixon, Bland Simpson and Jim Wann will perform their popular show, featuring songs and stories of the Carolina coast, on April 17-18 in Joslyn Hall at Carteret Community College. Doors will open at 7pm and the shows begin at 7:30.

The music celebrates life on the Carolina coast with upbeat tunes and ballads, along with stories of pier fishing, shag dancing, ghosts and shifting sands. The late Clive Barnes, former theater critic for the New York Post, called the show “a pure saltwatered delight.”

The show had a sold out run in New York in the 1980s and 1990s, played for a month at the Kennedy Center and was filmed by PBS for broadcast. Despite its success, the partners agree that their biggest reward is being able to stage “King Mackerel” for environmentally-focused nonprofits.

The upcoming presentation is a joint fundraiser for the NC Coastal Federation and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.

“As ‘King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running’ focuses on three old friends who like to get together as often as possible and fish the coastal Carolina waters, we’ve always known the show shared

deep, down-home values with the NC Coastal Federation and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center,” said Simpson, a federation board member. “Staging ‘King Mackerel’ together has always been a wonderful experience.

“From both cultural and environmental perspectives, ‘King Mackerel’s’ Coastal Cohorts are straight-ahead fellows who want to see things stay good and healthy and right on the coast, not just for themselves but for all their families, kin and friends. There’s a we’re-in-this-together Cohort spirit that also typifies the federation and the museum, and that’s why the show and these two groups are such a good fit.”

Tickets are $50-$60 per person and are available online at www.nccoast.org. For more information, call the federation at 252-393-8185 or the museum at 252728-1500.

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he 2015 Crystal Coast Boat Show along the downtown Morehead City waterfront sets sail May 16-17 with boats, vendors, artists, vintage automobiles and even more entertainment than ever before.

“We’re shaping up to be one of the biggest boat shows in this part of the state. Before the end of last year’s show, dealers and vendors were signing up for 2015,” said Capt. Steve Miller, chairman of the Boat Show Committee.

The annual event, sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association (DMCRA) features both new and used boats, in-water and on land, as well as showcasing a variety of marine products and services, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. Sailing races are on tap, and guests will have the opportunity to take a sail themselves thanks to a band of local enthusiasts. The show is free to attend

and open to the public from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 16, and 10am-4pm on Sunday, May 17.

On Saturday, May 16, the Antique Automobile Club of America will hold its 42nd annual car show featuring vintage vehicles no less than 25 years old at Katherine Davis Park. Then, on Sunday, May 17, the Morehead City After Hours Rotary Club will host a regional Cornhole Tournament starting at 12:30 pm at the park.

Burgers, hot dogs and cold beer will be available for sale. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. To register, email afterhoursrotary@gmail.com.

Also in the works – a bigger and better ARTrageous art event held all weekend on the waterfront in conjunction with the Arts Council of Carteret County.

This special spring shows features children’s activities throughout the weekend, giving mom and dad plenty of time to pick their favorite boat in time for summer.

For more information, go to www.crystalcoastboatshow.com or call 252-808-0440.

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n its eleventh year of palate tempting events, the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend welcomes guests to the waterfront village for a nearly week-long celebration of two of our favorite things. Dry, sweet and all points in between, wine of all types will be showcased, along with delectable food offerings from local and guest chefs. From small, intimate workshops to full scale gala affairs, the festival squeezes a variety of events into a very active five days.

Sniff and sip through wine tasting workshops, rub elbows with the chefs at exclusive receptions, learn about wine pairings during winemaker’s dinners, watch a fashion show and dance the night away at the Beer, Bubbles & BBQ bash – just about anything is possible during this busy weekend in Beaufort.

Guests will have the chance to sample wines from around the globe and break bread with noted winemakers and chefs through a variety of events April 22-26.

This year, according to Lindsay Parker, executive director of the nonprofit organization, Front Street Village will host some of the festival’s most popular events, bringing them closer to downtown Beaufort.

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Parker. “Having come onboard as a sustaining sponsor for Beaufort Wine & Food in 2014, the generosity and involvement of Bucky and Wendi Oliver of Front Street Village, has provided us with invaluable support.”

The festival gets an early kick off at 5pm on Saturday, April 4, at Craving Art Studio in Beaufort during a reception to welcome the work of featured artist Jimmy Craig Womble. His painting, “A Simple Send Off” can be seen on this year’s fine art print commemorating the annual festival. Fifteen of Womble’s pieces will be on display through the month of April.

The week culminates Saturday with the alwayspopular Vin de Mer Epicurean Village which gives guests the opportunity to taste hundreds of wines, sample items from local restaurants and learn from guest chefs and winemakers in the education tent.

Beginning at 1pm on Saturday, April 25, this main event features more than 300 wines from around the globe and is a great way to find new favorites. Tickets are $65, and for those folks who only have time to stop by one event – this is definitely the hands down favorite.

Participating winemakers include Thomas Meunier of Authentique, France; Leslie Mead Renaud of Roth

Estate; Steve Tylicki of Steele Wines; Chris Leamy, Terra d’Oro; and Luis Reyneri Domaine Serene. Visiting chefs for the 2015 festival include Matt Kelly of Mateo Bar de Tapas, Durham; Mike Moore of Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder, Asheville; Keith Nickerson of Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Va.; Michael Kramer, The Lazy Goat, Grreenville, SC and more.

Through the generosity and support from sponsors, members and wine and culinary participants, Beaufort Wine and Food has raised more than $400,000 for area nonprofit organizations in the last decade. To join the effort, and have a little fun along the way, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

Wednesday, April 22 Noon – Opening Wine Luncheon, $45, Royal James 6pm – Opening Reception, $50, Watercraft Center 9pm – In Good Spirits, $30, Arendell Room Thursday, April 23 1pm – Blind Tasting Seminar, $40, The Boathouse at Front Street Village 2pm – Craft Beer Seminar & Guided Tasting, $ 40, Backstreet Pub 7pm – Winemaker’s Dinners, $125, various locations Friday, April 24 Noon – Pints & Pairings, $45 per person, Island Grille Noon – Fashion Show, $50 per person, Watercraft Center 1pm – Around the World with Wine, $40, Boathouse at Front Street Village 3pm – Wine, Bread, Cheese & More, $45, Watercraft Center 7pm – Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction, $150, Front Street Village Saturday, April 25 1pm – Vin de Mer Epicurean Village, $65, Front Street Village 5:30pm – Historic Homes Walkabout, $80 7:30pm – Beers, Bubbles & BBQ, $65, Front Street Village Sunday, April 26 Noon – Celebration Champagne Brunch, $80, Beaufort Grocery, Co.

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A beautiful walking waterfront is at the heart of this small seaport village, inviting visitors to forgo their cars for an up close and personal tour. Scenic strolls are highlighted by quaint shops, fine dining establishments and fiery red sunsets. No worry, there are plenty of spots to stop and sit along the way, giving everyone a chance to take in the scenery and perhaps a glance of the wild horses that roam Carrot Island, located just across Taylors Creek. Beaufort (pronounced “Bo-furt”), is well deserving of its “America’s Coolest Small Town” title bestowed in 2012 by Budget Travel.

Noted as North Carolina’s third oldest town, Beaufort residents have gone to great pains to retain a great deal of the seaport’s history and architecture. Leading that effort is the Beaufort Historical Association, which operates an historic site on Turner Street. Swing by the visitor’s center for a variety of information about the area.

Noted events include the Wine and Food Weekend in April, the NC Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show in May and the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June. Details: www.beaufortnc.org.

down east Recognized as anything east of Beaufort, the small rural communities of Down East Carteret County have one thing in common – their dedication to preserving the heritage and culture of their region. Atlantic, Bettie, Cedar Island, Davis, Gloucester, Harkers Island, Lola, Marshallberg, Otway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, Straits and Williston are communities built around the water with a strong focus on fishing and boat building. It is the striking views of the water and its wildlife, however, that brings many visitors down this two-lane stretch of roadway. So many so that in 2009 Hwy 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island was made part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway.

On Harkers Island, you’ll find the National Park Service Visitor Center offering information on Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Outer Banks. There are also marinas, campgrounds and accommodations, plus ferries and charter boat services available for visitors ready to hop over to the islands for the day.

At Cedar Island, travelers have the option of jumping on a state ferry to Ocracoke, a small village at the southern tip of the Outer Banks, and following the byway north.

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Offering a full calendar of special events and programs to keep visitors and residents excited about Beaufort’s rich history, the Beaufort Historic Site features 11 historic buildings and the town’s original burial site, the Old Burying Ground. At the site and beyond, the Beaufort Historical Association strives to document the lifestyles and customs of Beaufort’s past to preserve its historical identity for the future.

For more than 50 years, the organization has led the way in the restoration and preservation of some of the town’s most prestigious structures. The site itself includes 11buildings: the Courthouse of 1796, the oldest surviving wooden courthouse in the state; the apothecary shop, circa 1859; the Carteret County Jail, circa 1829; the Rustell House, circa 1732 and others, all enhanced by authentic artifacts.

Year-round, the BHA offers tours of the town on an authentic double-decker bus complete with interesting commentary by volunteer tour guides. It also offers a variety of seminars, volunteer opportunities and special events, including several of the town’s largest annual social engagements. From the educational Kindergarten Thanksgiving to the popular Old Homes & Gardens Tour held each June, there is always something on the horizon at the Beaufort Historic Site.

The Beaufort Historic Site is open from 9:30am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-4pm during the off-season. Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center

Found at the end of Island Road in Harkers Island, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum strives to promote and preserve the Down East region’s valued heritage by showcasing the talents and skills of Down East residents. Preservation of the rural Eastern Carolina lifestyle is at its core, striving to document the history before it slips away.

With a focus on decoy carving, boat building, storytelling, oral history or the region, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills, the talent is bountiful Down East, and Waterfowl Museum is a great place to find samples of it all. The museum’s goal is to pass these community strengths on to the next generation, educating residents and visitors alike about the crucial role these talents have played through history. Many heritage programs and demonstrations are offered throughout the year and the site’s Waterfowl Weekend, held the first weekend each December, is not to be missed.

Admission is free. Details: 252-728-1500, www.coresound.com.

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NC Maritime Museum One of three maritime museums under the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, this Beaufort site tells the tale of the waterfront town’s relationship with the water that surrounds it – from fishing and boat building to pirates and aquatic life.

The site was thrust into the spotlight in 2011 as it became home to one of the first permanent exhibit of artifacts raised from the vessel believed to be the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard the Pirate’s flagship. Located in 1996 just outside of Beaufort Inlet, the Dept. of Cultural Resources and the museum have played a large role in funding the excavation and bringing the artifacts to the surface. New pieces are added regularly, making it a must-stop for visitors, even if they’ve been there before.

Free to visit, the museum features a variety of additional exhibits, from sea life and sailing to boat building and commercial fishing. Across the street, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center features an active boat and model shop, where visitors can observe the active construction of wooden boats, or take a class to learn how to build their own.

The museum is open from 9am-5pm, weekdays; 10am-5pm on Saturday; and 1-5pm on Sunday. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Rachel Carson Reserve Teeming with wildlife and natural vegetation, this series of islands located across from the Beaufort waterfront is a component of the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve. Often referred to as Bird Shoals or Carrot Island by locals, it can only be accessed by boat. Comprised of salt marshes, salt flats, tidal flats and eelgrass beds, the reserve is a favorite place for beachcombing, swimming and sunbathing. More than 200 species of birds have been sighted on the reserve and a checklist of these feathered-friends is available.

Guided nature tours are offered from 8:30-10:30am, Tuesday and Thursday, June through August, including nature hikes and cruises offered by the Friends of the Reserve. Closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hats, water and sunscreen are recommended. Guests should be prepared to get their shoes wet and muddy, especially during the nature hikes. Tours are free, however, donations are graciously accepted. For more information, call 252-838-0883 or visit www.nccoastalreserve.net.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, spanning from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet. Three pristine barrier islands make up the national seashore – North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks.

Accessible only by private boat or ferry, this incredible ribbon of sand hosts unparalleled fishing, shelling and a working lighthouse. The undeveloped seashore allows for true-to-nature camping, features a restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach, daily ranger programs and facilities in summer. There are no lifeguards on the beaches or maintained roads.

North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, also offer rustic cabins as an alternative to camping from April through November.

For those seeking to discover the seashore’s history, picturesque Portsmouth village, found at the northeastern tip of Core Banks, is a 250-acre uninhabited island community dating from 1753 and preserved as a national historic site.

Exhibits in several of the historic buildings tell the history of this island community. Many visitors come to the National Seashore to view the black and white diagonal checkerboard-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse. A landmark since 1859, the lighthouse tower is maintained by the National Park Service. Visitors can climb the tower from mid-May to midSeptember. On Shackleford Banks, history may wander past you in the form of the Shackleford Banks wild horses.

The Light Station Visitor Center, found near the lighthouse ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and boardwalk connecting it to the beach. There are exhibits along the boardwalk and at the nearby Keepers’ Quarters Museum. Exhibits focus on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. The Light Station Visitor Center and the Keepers’ Quarters Museum are open to the public, April through November.

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wildlife. Ferry tickets for trips to Shackleford Banks may be purchased here.

The seashore’s main visitor center, located on Harkers Island. Exhibits tell the story of island communities, the US Life-Saving Service and other local history. An indoor theater offers a short film and the visitor center bookstore features books, tapes, videos and children’s items related to Cape Lookout National Seashore. A nature trail winds along the shore to an observation deck overlooking Core Sound.

Public restrooms and a nearby picnic area are available and wheelchair accessible. Ferry tickets for trips to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse may be purchased here.

For more information call 252-728-2250 or visit www. nps.gov/calo. For a complete listing of area ferries, charters, tours and cruises, see page 44.

All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no fast food, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards. Visitors and campers, remember to take whatever is needed to eat or drink, sun and insect lotions, hats and shoes and to bring out all that you carry in, including trash.

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f we had to pick a theme for spring along the Crystal Coast, it would definitely involve music. Concert series around the county begin in earnest, the Atlantic Beach Music Festival holds its second annual event and the 27-year-old Beaufort Music Festival hosts two days of music in the quiet waterfront town.

Always a favorite, the Beaufort Music Festival is planned for May 8-9 with venues in both downtown Beaufort and at the outlying NC Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel Annex property, located on West Beaufort Road.

“We are really excited about this year’s festival. The bands are really amazing and quite a few are from North Carolina, which we like,” said board member Sarah Phillips. “Things are staying very similar to last year, so we expect everything to go smoothly.”

On Friday, May 8, music lovers can expect to see The Get it Right Band, Tan and Sober Gentlemen and the Wrinkle Neck Mules at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street, a location festival organizers are excited about. Beer will be available during this free event, Phil-

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On Saturday at the Gallants Channel Annex, the ticketed portion of the festival, performers include Look Homeward, The MidAtlantic, Blair Crimmins & the Hookers, Raggae Infinity, Margo & the Price Tags, American Aquarium, and The Low Counts. Guests can expect more of a festival atmosphere than space allowed for on Front Street. Vendors will be on site throughout the day, making it easy for someone to set up a spot in the sun and spend a day wrapped in music.

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“We’ll have food trucks and tents, two stages, a family-friendly kids area, lots of grass to run around in, all while listening to some great music,” said Phillips, noting that the festival’s website has a fresh new design in hopes of luring even more visitors than ever to Beaufort-by-the-Sea. In addition, trolley transportation to and from the downtown waterfront will be provided

by Front Street Village.

Tickets for Saturday are $20 and can be purchased at beaufortmusicfestival.com or at the gate on the day of the event.

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Wooden Boat Show Returns to the Beaufort Waterfront

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hey come in all shapes and sizes – from new construction to virtual antiques, all shined, polished and dressed for a day on display. Few can argue with the artistry of a wooden boat, from rich birch and mahogany to oak and teak. The boats take center stage in Beaufort on Saturday, May 2, as the NC Maritime Museum closes down part of Front Street for a day centered around boats – its 41st Wooden Boat Show. The majority of this year’s entries are less than 25 feet in length simply because space is limited along Beaufort’s waterfront.

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activities will be available for all ages from 10am to 4:30pm, including a model boat building demonstration and crafts for the youngsters.

“We pay a lot of attention to making sure the show is not just interesting for wooden boat enthusiasts,” explained Paul Fontenoy, curator of maritime research and technology at the museum. “So we have activities for children and opportunities for families to do things together, such as taking a boat ride.”

Youngsters can take part in maritime games and crafts in the Wooden Boat Kids area or take the time to build their own model sailboat, while families can team up to test their skills in sailing radio-controlled models.

Enjoy traditional skills demonstrations and displays,

Saturday, May 2 8-9am – New Boat Launchings Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center

1-3pm – Go Sailing in a Traditional Wooden Boat Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center

8:30-10am – Registration of Boats Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center

2pm – Beaufort Oars Gig Race Taylors Creek

9am-5pm – “Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge, 1718” NC Maritime Museum

3pm – Boatbuilding Challenge Ends West Boardwalk Parking Lot

10am-4:30pm – Wooden Boat Kids NC Maritime Museum

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5:30-7pm – Awards Reception Are You up to the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center

educational activities, historic vessels, boat models, sailboat races at 3pm and sailboat rides from 1-3pm.

The event began in 1975 with Charles R. McNeill and friend Michael Alford conversing about their love for traditional wooden boats. The pair decided to hold an event for the community that would inspire others.

Though McNeill, director of the Hampton Mariners Museum in Beaufort (predecessor of the NC Maritime Museum), had the ideal setting for such an event, the surrounding buildings and streets were not quite conducive to such a display. Downtown Beaufort was still undergoing its transformation from a working waterfront to a quaint tourist town recognized today. So an alternative waterside location was chosen on the East side of the Sanitary Fish Market in Morehead City.

Though only held at this locale twice, this early beginning would be the start of an annual event that pays homage to wooden boat building of the past and to those that continue the craft today.

Alford and McNeill probably never anticipated that what they started would still be going strong today, whether rain or shine. It is a gathering of friends and a welcoming of strangers to be looked forward to every year. Through the efforts of museum staff, their support group, The Friends of the Museum, and numerous volunteers, the Wooden Boat Show has become a part of North Carolina’s maritime history.

On Saturday, May 2, while the boats line the streets, free parking can be found at the museum’s Gallant’s Channel site on West Beaufort Road, and a free van shuttle will be available from 10am to 4pm to carry guests downtown.

To learn more call 252-728-7317 or visit www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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If you think traditional boat building has its challenges, you don’t have to look any further than the 8th annual Beaufort National Boatbuilding Challenge for a little fun and excitement. The afternoon of fun and competition showcases the art, skill and speed of traditional boat builders in a timed head to head contest on Saturday, May 2, in conjunction with the annual Wooden Boat Show.

Eighteen teams of two will get a set of boat plans, a stack of wood and four hours to construct a 12foot Carolina Bateau skiff. Some boats get completed and others don’t. Some are true works of art and craftsmanship while others are held together with fasteners. Some boats float while some teams end up floating in the water. Regardless of what happens during the event, there is always plenty of fun.

In 2007, the National Boatbuilding Challenge was organized by WoodenBoat Magazine as a circuit of regional boatbuilding contests. So far, regional contests have been held in Belfast, Maine, Georgetown, SC and Beaufort.

“The Beaufort area has a long tradition of boats and boat building and this event preserves the fun and heritage of our local traditions,” said Fasolino.

For more information, or to register, contact Vic Fasolino at 252-648-0944 or visit www.beaufortchallenge.com.

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Golf enthusiasts rave about how Eastern North Carolina suits them to a tee as soon as they discover the terrific and unique courses of the Crystal Coast. Most courses take full advantage of the area’s natural beauty and are built around maritime forests or near the water.

When your eye’s not on the ball or focused on the hole, the Crystal Coast’s courses and their natural surroundings are sights to be seen.

Spring and fall are considered two of the favorite times for golfing in the area with sunny days and cooler temps, but golfing is truly a year-round attraction in Eastern North Carolina as our terrific climate allows for play almost any time.

Most courses feature clubhouses, resident pros, well-equipped pro shops and are open to the public at great rates. All you have to do is call for a tee time. And if you’re a Crystal Coast resident and golfer, ask about the courses’ benefit tournaments held throughout the year. The community is always looking for teams and individuals for tournament play to benefit local organizations.

Featured here are some of the best local courses when it comes to North Carolina’s “golf coast.”

Bear Trail Golf Club

444 Harris Creek Road, Jacksonville 910-346-8160

Brandywine Bay Golf Club 177 Brandywine Blvd., Morehead City 252-247-2541

Country Club of the Crystal Coast 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores 252-726-1034

North River Club

300 Links Drive, Beaufort 252-728-5525

Silver Creek Golf Resort 601 Peletier Loop Road, Swansboro 252-393-8058

Star Hill Golf Club

202 Club House Drive, Cape Carteret 252-393-8111

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NC FERRY SCHEdule Call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit www.ncferry.org

for updated information and rates. See ncferry.org for additional ferry schedules for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry.

CEDAR ISLAND-OCRACOKE CHERRY BRANCH TOLL FERRY MINNESOTT FERRY 2 Âź hours - 50 Cars Reservations Recommended Call 1-800-293-3779 Jan. 1 - May 18, Sept. - Dec.31 Depart

Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:00 AM

7:30 AM 10:30 AM

1:00 PM 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Depart Cedar Island 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM

May 19 - Sept. 14

Depart Ocracoke 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 8:00 PM

Name of driver & type of vehicle are required when making reservations.

Can call up to 90 days in advance.

SWAN QUARTER-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY Reservations call 1-800-293-3779 2 hours 40 minutes - 50 cars Jan. 1 - May 18, Sept. 15 - Dec. 31 Depart

Depart Swan Quarter Ocracoke 10:00 AM

7:00 AM 1:00 PM

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1:30 PM May 19 - Sept. 14 Depart

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Depart Ocracoke 7:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:45 PM 4:00 PM

20 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round Depart Cherry Branch 5:00 AM ------- 5:45 AM 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM ------- 6:30 PM ------- 7:30 PM ------- 8:30 PM ------- 10:00 PM ------- 12:00 AM -------

Depart Minnesott Beach -------- 5:25 AM ------- 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM ------- 7:00 PM ------- 8:00 PM ------- 9:00 PM ------- 11:00 PM ------- 12:30 AM

OCRACOKEHATTERAS INLET FERRY 60 minutes - 30 cars Year-Round Jan. 1 - May 6 Oct. 8 - Dec. 31 Departs Hatteras and Ocracoke every hour, 5 AM-Midnight.

May 6 - Sept. 21 Depart Depart Ocracoke Hatteras 5:00 AM 6:25 AM 7:25 AM 8:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:10 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 11:10 AM 11:55 AM 12:05 PM 12:30 AM 12:45 1:25 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 2:25 PM 2:50 PM 3:05 PM 3:45 PM 3:50 PM 4:35 PM 4:45 PM 5:10 PM 5:25 PM 6:10 PM 6:45 PM 6:55 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM 10:30 PM MIDNIGHT

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TOURNAMENT TRAIL

It’s time to start planning a 2015 fishing trip!

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Reelin’ For Research. Charity fishing tournament in Morehead City for UNC Children’s Hospital Research Division. The entry fee is $1,000. Details: reelinforresearch. org or info@reelinforresearch.org.

eret Community College Foundation tourney helps raise funds for college programs and scholarships.

Weigh-in is slated at The Boathouse in Beaufort, a sponsor of the event.

Details: Wes Daniels, 252-2226222.

JWR Gaffer Dolphin Tourna ment. With boundaries from HatJULY teras to Morehead City, this contest Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfor billfish, wahoo, tuna and cobia infish Tournament. NC Governor’s cludes women’s and youth divisions.

Cup Series Tournament set on the Details: www.hillsboroughsfc.com.

Beaufort waterfront with prizes Swansboro Rotary Memorial for marlin releases and weigh-ins Day Bluewater Tournament. NC for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. KidGovernor’s Cup Series Tournament friendly event offers low entry fees, with prizes for marlin releases and trophies instead of prize money and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wa- junior angler prizes. Details: 252hoo. Weigh-ins at Big Rock Landing 808-2286 or www.bartabillfish. in Morehead City and Casper’s Mari- com. na in Swansboro. Details: 252-422Onslow Bay Spanish Mackerel 9100 or www.kingbluewater.com.

Tournament. With an entry fee of $75 per vessel, it’s hard to beat this JUNE one-day tournament in Swansboro.

Big Rock Blue Marlin TournaJunior angler awards are also prement. NC Governor’s Cup Series sented. Details: www.obsfc.us.

Tournament with prizes for marlin releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dol- Ducks Unlimited Band the Billphin and wahoo. Total prize money fish Tag and Release Tournatops $1 million. Weigh-ins on the ment. NC Governor’s Cup Series Morehead City waterfront. Details: Tournament with prizes for marlin 252-247-3575 or www.thebigrock. releases and weigh-ins for tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Weigh-ins at com.

Big Rock Landing on the Morehead CCCF Spanish Mackerel/DolCity waterfront. Details: 252-237phin Fishing Tournament. Cart3717 or www.bandthebillfish.com.

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Highlights

Historic Site Hosts Publick Day

On Saturday, April 11, the Beaufort Historic Site kicks off the spring season with its annual Publick Day. During the event, the grounds of the historic site on Turner Street transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors.

Publick Times date back to the colonial period and are fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Guests that attend Publick Day at the Beaufort Historic Site can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, hand-made jewelry, baskets, pottery and much more.

“We love the Publick Day event because it means spring has finally arrived,” said BHA Executive Director Patricia Suggs. “It’s a great place to shop for one-of-akind handmade items and gifts. There is always something new and different. The Carteret County Master Gardeners will again have a wide array of native flowers and plants for sale to get all our spring gardens going.”

All proceeds from Publick Day go toward the ongoing restoration efforts and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For information, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org. www.nccoast.com

Lookout Road Race is April 25

The 26th annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The road race offers a variety of different races for all fitness levels, each beginning and ending at the Sports Center, located at 701 N. 35th St. in Morehead City.

On-site registration begins at 7am. The different races have staggered start times, with the last section beginning at 8:30am. Races include the ‘Run for Healthy Living’ 1-mile run for fifth graders, a 1-mile run and fitness walk, 5K/10K wheelchair and the 5K/10K run and fitness walk.

Pre-registration before April 17 fee is $25. Standard registration is $30. Special family and military rates are available. Register online at runtheeast.com, in person at the Sports Center or on site the day of the race. For more information, visit lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

Picking the Strings in Stella

White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort is hosting the 7th annual White Oak Shores Bluegrass Festival on Friday and Saturday April 24-25. The campground, located in Stella on the White Oak River, is the site of 19 musical performances over the course of two days.

Guests can expect to see the Malpass Brothers, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys, Samantha Casey & the Bluegrass Jam, Hwy 58, Boys from Carolina and more.

Tickets for the event are $20 per person, per day or $35 for both days. Camping packages are also avail-

able, $170 for two nights of camping for two people.

Additional nights are $50 extra and additional people are $35 for the two days. For more information, visit whiteoakshores.com.

A Weekend of Sand & Hope

Everyone is invited to grab their buckets and head to the beach in front of the Atlantis Lodge in Atlantic Beach on Saturday, May 11 to enjoy the sun and fun of sandcastle building for the 25th Mile of Hope, which offers children suffering from cancer and their families a fun-filled getaway weekend at the beach.

The event involves more than 100 children and family members and includes lodging, food and fun at the beach. This year’s theme is “Treasure Island” and will feature sand sculpting, a boat ride, fun at an amusement park, hunting for shark’s teeth, tours of the NC Aquarium and interacting with pirates.

The public is invited to come out and cheer on the pint sized artists as they sculpt their best castle at the Atlantis Lodge. For information, contact Ed Moore at 919-819-1637 or visit www.mileofhope.org.

Quilt Show at the Civic Center

The Crystal Coast Quilters Guild is gearing up for its annual Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16

at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. The event runs from 9am-5pm each day. Admission is $7 and children under 12 are free.

More than 150 judged quilts are featured in all styles, sizes and patterns. During the show, guests can also enjoy special exhibits, a merchants’ mall, silent auction, a drawing for the queen size donation quilt, a guild boutique and a display of the group’s annual challenge quilts.

There will also be vendors with a variety of quilting supplies and fabric, making it a great time to stock up on supplies as well. To learn more about the show, visit www.crystalcoastquiltersguild.org.

CCACC Spring Show

This outdoor exhibition and sale of arts and crafts is juried by the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition members. Held three weekends a year during Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day celebrations at the Beaufort Historic Site, the show features everything from painting, woodcarving and jewelry making to hand-sewn blankets, photography and lawn art. This year’s spring show is scheduled for May 23-24.

The event runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday, May 26 and from noon to 5pm on Sunday, May 26. Admission is free.

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Sea & Do Charters, Cruises, Marinas & Tours Capt. Stacy IV

416 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-7501 (Map #21) Docked at the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center on the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 83-ft. air-conditioned vessel, leaves for the Gulf Stream at 6am; 24-hr. trips to the Gulf Stream, call for reservations, MC/V/DC.

Lookout Cruises

600 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-7245 (Map #70) Offering daily sailing excursions from historic Beaufort for up to 42 passengers on a 45-foot catamaran with cushioned seating, plenty of shade and large clean restrooms on board. Whether it’s two people, a family outing, tour group or business party, Lookout Cruises offers a memorable sail, complete with cool breezes, saltwater and breathtaking scenery.

Family Fun

Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club

101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Ise 252-241-5302 (Map #47) Emerald Isle’s only private beach club. Weekly and seasonal memberships available. Private beach access, swimming pool, tennis courts, shower and changing facilities, game room, full ABC permits and gourmet eatery for the convenience of members. Visit emeraldislebeachclub.com.

Kites Unlimited

1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 10am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, kites-birdstuff.com.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores 252-247-4003 (Map #32) At Mile Marker 7, dive into adventure at the new NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Explore shipwrecks without getting wet. Look a 350-pound shark in the eye. Touch a stingray. Watch river otters play; 38 exhibits depicting NC’s aquatic environments “from the mountains to the sea.” In the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit, fierce-looking sand tiger sharks up to 8 feet in length, schools of fishes & many other creatures glide around a three-quarter scale replica of a sunken submarine. Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, lionfish, jellyfish, octopus & two touch tanks. Fishing lessons, boat trips & other adventures are now available – check 48

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the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am-5pm daily.

Admission, $10.95 (ages 13-61); $9.95 age 62 & over; $8.95 ages 3-12. Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $60 family; $40 individual, ncaquariums.com.

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway

976 Salter Path Road, Salter Path 252-247-3024 (Map #46) Features go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family.

At Mile Marker 10.3.

Tryon Palace

529 S. Front St., New Bern 252-639-3500 Vividly educational and affordable, Tryon Palace puts history at your fingertips. From the Governor’s Palace and surrounding historic homes to stunning gardens and interactive exhibits at the NC History Center, a visit to Tryon Palace is a living history experience like no other.

Wine & Design

412 Evans St. #B, Morehead City 252-646-7378 (Map #9) Get your art buzz on with Wine & Design private painting parties. Learn to paint your own masterpiece with step by step directions while sharing a bottle of wine with friends.

Location also features special kid’s classes and summer camp programs. Family friendly atmosphere on the Morehead City waterfront.

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Did you Know?

• Earth Day, April 22, is a holiday to celebrate our home planet and all it does for us.

• It encourages each of us to look at the “footprint” we leave on the earth, or how our presence changes the environment around us.

• Sometimes the things humans do can cause damage to the earth, such as drilling for oil or releasing fumes from automobiles • People are encouraged to do something good for the earth to celebrate, like ride a bike instead of driving a car.

• Earth Day is a great time to start a recycling program!

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Good buys

Art, Crafts & Home:

Arts & Things 704 Evans St., Morehead City 252-140-1979 (Map #5)The only art supply store on the Morehead City waterfront features supplies, classes and workshops for the artists, custom framing, fine art printing and work by a variety of local artists. Visit www.arts-things.com.

Chances Are Antiques & Uniques 8201 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-1276 (Map #51) This Emerald Isle store has an array of unique hard-to-find item, including antiques and local art. Now excepting merchandise for resale. To learn more, visit chancesareantiques.com.

Handscapes Gallery 410 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-6805 (Map #78) Featuring fine arts and crafts on the waterfront in historic Beaufort.

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Over 200 artists are represented in a full range of work from the traditional to the contemporary in pottery, glass, jewelry, metal, wood and other media www.handscapesgallery.com, handscapes@gmail.com.

Sea Classics Trading & Interiors 1308 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-622-4892 (Map #6) Offering unique home furnishings, décor and nautical accessories for your home and beyond. Great gift ideas.

Visit www.seaclassicsfurniture.com.

Books & Gifts:

Beach Book Mart Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach 252-240-5655 (Map #25) Features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more.

The Book Shop 4915 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-240-1163

(Map #7) Located beside Kmart, offering a broad selection of new & used books in all categories; new books discounted including special orders. Used books include paperbacks, hard covers with extensive selection of old & rare books and a large children’s area with table & chairs.

We accept trades & buy estate books.

Come in & browse.

Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books 508 Evans St., Morehead City 252-726-3314 (Map #1) Located on the waterfront, store features a fine selection of greeting cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, will ship anywhere, 800-DEEGEES (333-4337).

Kites Unlimited & Bird Stuff, Etc. 1010 W. Fort Macon Road Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Located in Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, this dual store offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique

games and puzzles, kite accessories, flags, banners and more, while also catering to the bird enthusiast. Find bird feeders, pre-mixed or mix-your-own seeds, houses, supplies & more. Tilley hats, Sloggers and more, all in one convenient location.

Clothing & ACCessories

Gigi & Co. 1013 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-773-0394 (Map #8) Morehead City’s newest resale shop focuses on clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.

Stop by the browse the ever-changing merchandise.

Harbor Specialties 437 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-0059 (Map #75) Offers “nautical but nice” fine gifts & clothing. Featuring the Tilley Hat, Vera Bradley bags & accessories with complimentary monogramming, Tervis Tumblers, Dubarry deck shoes, Chelsea clocks & barometers, boat models & ready to embroider Adams Caps. Does custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, www.harborspecialties.com.

Island Essentials Linen & Leisure Supply Co. 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle 252-354-8887 (Map #55) High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Visit the new showroom, 8002 Emerald Drive, by appointment only.

Services available year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888-3988887, info@island-essentials.com.

Island Proper Outfitters 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-1576 (Map #29) This expansion of Island Traders allows the owners to carry more of the brands you love to wear. Find a great selection of Dansko, Merrell, Mountain Khakis, Collard Greens, Patagonia, Olukai, Smith, Maui Jim, Vineyard Vines and much more. Coming Soon: Island Proper – a ladies boutique brining names like Escapada, Ark & Co., Hobo, Judith March, Sail to Sable, Jack Rogers and many more.

Island Proper Boutique 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 (Map #71) From “offshore to the dance floor” Island Proper is the only stop you need, whether shopping for vacation or every day. Featuring Escapada, Sail to Sable, Annie Griffin, Hobo, Ellen & Ollie, Julie Brown and much more.

Island Traders 421 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach 252-240-2825 (Map #29) The store that started it all!

Find great names at great prices. Featuring Costa Del Mar, Reef Sanuk, O’Neill and Keen. Also check out the huge selection of T-shirts and accessories. Visit www. beaufortislandtraders.com.

Kitty Hawk Kites 419 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-6670 (Map #76) Your vacation outfitter, carrying a large selection of kites, toys and apparel including Southern Tide, Salt Life, Quicksilver, Fripp & Folly, Life is Good and more.

Periwinkles of Beaufort 510 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-2002 (Map #77) Ladies casual clothing and beachwear, perfect for vacation or every day. Brands include Escapada and Barbara Gerwit and more. Be sure to check out the jewelry, accessories and gift items.

Sandi’s Beachwear 417 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-726-4812 (Map #27) Emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, long torso, special cup sizes A-G, & mastectomy.

Separates by Sunsets, Tara Grinna, Sea Wave. Also swimwear by Trina Turk, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Nautica, La Blanca, Miraclesuit, Tommy Bahama, Gottex. Just the right suit for every size & preference. Casual wear by Escapada, Elliott Lauren, Jude Connally, Nomadic Traders, Britt Ryan, Elizabeth McKay, Foxcroft, Miracle Body,Gretchen Scott, Tyler Boe, Hatley, Sail to Sable, Melly M, Mud Pie, Lisette & Wild Palms.

Great selection of beach bags, cover ups, shoes & accessories.

Second to None 4370 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-240-2002 (Map #34) In the Pelletier Harbor Shops, Second to None features women’s brand name clothing & accessories sizes 0 to 2X. Casual to formal wear, shoes, jewelry & handbags. Original artwork, also available. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.

Top it Off Boutique 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle 252-354-7111.

(Map #62) Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more. Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

Gourmet Items & Edibles:

Atlantic Beach Seafood Market 211-A Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-2430 (Map #24) The only fresh seafood market in Atlantic Beach; fresh daily, shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, lobster tails, crab legs, tuna, grouper, mahi, trigger, flounder, salmon, special orders & more; locals’ choice for best seafood. Family operated

by Sonya Willis, owner. Tackle outlet.

Ginny Gordon’s 1011 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-726-6661 (Map #4) Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook. Great gift ideas.

Transportation:

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern (Map #2) Close, convenient & connected – the closest airport to the beach is now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport. com for more info.

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Perfect stay Holiday Inn Express 5063 Executive Drive, MHC 252-241-5001

Seahawk Inn & Villas 105 Salter Path Road, AB 252-726-4146

Hollowell’s Motel 108 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-5227

Waterway Inn 160 Cedar Point Blvd., CC 252-393-8027.

Inlet Inn 601 Front St., BE 252-728-3600

Whaler Inn Beach Club 3600 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-4169

Core Creek Lodge 307 Core Creek Road, BE 252-728-4500

The Islander Suites 102 Islander Drive, EI 800-367-3381

Driftwood Motel 3575 Cedar Island Road, CI 252-225-4861

Island Inn 215 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3780

William & Garland Motel 1185 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3733.

Econo Lodge Crystal Coast 3410 Bridges St., MHC 252­-247-2940 (Map #3) Offering clean, spacious rooms with free local calls and long distance, free continental breakfast and free high speed internet access.

Refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers available. Complimentary fax and copy service, special government and military discounts, SCUBA diving and fishing discounts available. AAA approved. Atlantic Ocean only 2 miles away.

Oak Grove Motel 1305 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3533

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Hotels, Motels and Resorts Atlantis Lodge 123 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-726-5168 Beaufort Harbour Suites 313 Cedar Street, BE 252-728-3483 Beaufort Inn 101 Ann St., BE 252-728-2600 Best Western Silver Creek Inn 801 Cedar Point Blvd., EI 252-393-9015 Bogue Inlet Motel 120 Bogue Inlet Drive, EI 252-354-3406 Bogue Shores Suites 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-7071 Caribbe Inn 309 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-0051 The Clamdigger Inn 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) The site offers all oceanfront rooms with full amenities. Refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, private balconies, restaurant, lounge, pool, hot tub, summer pool bar and meeting and banquet facilities, clamdiggerinn.com.

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Fisherman’s Inn 200 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-2273 Hampton Inn 215 Old Hammock Road, SW 910-325-9000 Hampton Inn 4035 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2300 Hampton Inn & Suites 118 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-5118 Harkers Island Fishing Center 1002 Island Road, HI 252­-728-3907

Oceanana Family Resort 700 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-4111 Oceanview Inn 122 Fairview Drive, EI 252-354-2755 Palm Suites 602 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6400 Parkerton Inn 1184 Hwy. 58, CC 252-393-9000 Quality Inn 3100 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-3434 Rusty Pelican Inn 8104 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3450 Sand Dollar Motel 101 Henderson Blvd., AB 252-726-4106.

Sandpiper Motel 200 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3148 Sands Villas 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0519

Windjammer Inn 103 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-7123

Condos & Cottages

A Place at the Beach 1904 East Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0906 Atlantic Beach Realty 513 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-240-7368 (Map #23) In the Causeway Shopping Center featuring cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-786-7368 for a free brochure or visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net.

Atlantic Sun Properties 205 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252­-808-2786 At Wave’s Edge Real Estate and Rentals 700 Arendell St., Ste. 2, MHC 252-808-2903 Beaufort Realty 325 Front St., BE 252-728-5462 Bluewater Real Estate 200 Mangrove Drive, EI 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 866-429-2578 (Map #22) Offers more than 900 vacation rental homes and condos on Bogue Banks from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle.

Stay with Bluewater for a week,

a month, a year or a lifetime with vacation, monthly and annual rentals available and a fullservice real estate office. Bluewater Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has been voted Coaster Readers’ choice since 2006.

Vacation rentals, 866-429-2578 and real estate, 888-354-2128.

See website for specials or to browse properties, www.bluewatercoaster.com.

Front Street Village 2400 Lennoxville Road, BE 252-838-1524

Windward Dunes 801 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-7545

Gull Isle Realty 611 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-7679

Watson-Matthews Real Estate 9102 Coast Guard Road, RI 252-354-2872

Cannon & Gruber Realtors 509 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-6600 (Map #20) Beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber. com, 800-317-2866.

Realty World-First Coast Realty 407 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 1, AB 252-247-1000 (Map #17) With additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast.

The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000 or visiting www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty 7603 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2131 (Map #49) Offers weekly, monthly and annual rentals as well as residential, commercial sales, www.coastland.com or toll-free 800-822-2121.

Colony by the Sea 855 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3131 Deanna Hull Realty 697 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 103, AB 252-240-0273 Emerald Isle Realty 7501 Emerald Drive, EI 866-586-6980 (Map #48) Has been handing out keys to vacationers since 1962. Enjoy staying in one of their cozy vintage cottages, a condo resort or an elegantly furnished Sand Castle with a pool or elevator. They offer amenities and adventurous packages to please all family members, including pets. Going above and beyond the call of duty for customers is an everyday occurrence. Visa/MC accepted, 800-849-3315, www. emeraldislerealty.com.

Jo Ann Mangum Coastal Vacation Rentals 222 Pintail Lane, HI 252-728-5013

Shorewood Real Estate 7703 Emerald Drive, EI 888-557-0172

Cousin Martha’s Bed And Breakfast 305 Turner St., BE 252-728-3917 Davis Shore B&B 811 Hwy 70, Davis 252-241-4010

York Properties 4747 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8167

The Langdon House 135 Craven St., BE 252-728-5499

Bed & Breakfast

The Lighthouse Inn 2300 Bridges St., MHC 252-247-3133

Ann Street Inn 707 Ann St., BE 877-266-7814

Cape Lookout Bed and Breakfast 349 Bayview Drive, HI 252-728-3662 Cedars Inn 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463

Old Seaport Inn 217 Turner St., BE 252-728-4300 Otway House 68 Hwy 70 East, OT 252-728-5636 Pecan Tree Inn 116 Queen St., BE 252-728-6733

County Home B&B 299 Hwy. 101, BE 252-728-4611

Spectrum Properties 515 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-7610 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty 9918 M.B. Davis Court, EI 800-245-7746 Sun-Surf Realty 7701 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2958 (Map #50) Come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-829-6849, 252-354-2658; sales, 877698-3194, 252-354-2958. View rental and sales properties at www.sun-surf.com.

Surfside Realty 204 Sandpiper Drive, NE 252-726-0950

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CITY KEY AB BE CC CI CP EI HI

Atlantic Beach Beaufort Cape Carteret Cedar Island Cedar Point Emerald Isle Harkers Island

MHC Morehead City NE Newport OT Otway PKS Pine Knoll Shores SP Salter Path SW Swansboro

The following restaurants are listed alphabetically.

Call to verify hours, especially during off season.

Map #’s refer to restaurant locations on our maps, indexed alphabetically by advertiser in each area

ATLANTIC BEACH & BOGUE BANKS 4 Corners Diner 100 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-8855

Amos Mosquito’s 703 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6222 Bella Pizza & Subs 311 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-4702 Big Oak Drive-In and Bar-B-Q Hwy 58, SP 252-247-2588 BT’s Bar & Grill 413 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-4466 California Roll 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-1364 Channel Marker 718 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-2344

(Map #18) The only restaurant overlooking Bogue Sound at the foot of the bridge, offers fine hospitality in its waterfront atrium lounge & adjacent dining room, largest outside dining area on the beach, fresh seafood, steamed or grilled, & Black Angus beef, open 7 days a week for dinner at 5pm, lounge opens at 4pm. Open for lunch Sat. & Sun. at 11am. Catering available, ample boat dockage. MC/V/D/ AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities.

China King 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-808-3383 Clamdigger Restaurant 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) Features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, diet fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials

& DJ on weekends, clamdiggerinn.com.

Crab Shack 146 Headen Lane, SP 252-247-3444 Crab’s Claw 201 W. Atlantic Blvd., AB 252-726-8222 El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 204 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-727-9410

Resort Grill 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-3176 Roma Pizza & Subs 100 Charlotte Ave., AB 252-247-2020 Shark Shack 100 S. Durham Ave., AB 252-726-3313

Frank & Clara’s 1440 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-2788

SubTropics 126 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-0400

Frost Seafood House 1300 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3202

Surfari 2604 Fort Macon Road, AB 252-622-4854

Island Grille 401 Money Island Drive, AB 252-240-0000

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 801 Hwy 24, CC 252-354-2379

Kelli’s at the Beach 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-773-0022 (Map #19) The newest restaurant on the beach, featuring delectable cuts of beef and fresh local seafood. An array of nightly specials, including buy one get one free nights. Open daily for dinner at 5pm, except Tuesday.

Open for lunch Saturday and Sunday.

McCurdy’s On Moonlight Bay 505 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-808-3663 Monkey Bar & Grill 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-2552 New York Deli Causeway Shopping Center, AB 252-726-0111 Oceanana Pier House Grill 700 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-0863

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White Swan 2500-A W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-9607

BEAUFORT & DOWN EAST Aqua 114 Middle Lane, BE 252-728-7777 Beaufort Cafe 817 Cedar St., BE 252-728-4400 Beaufort Grocery Co. 117 Queen St., BE 252-728-3899 Blackbeard’s Grill & Grog 1644 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-3335 Blue Moon Bistro 119 Queen St., BE 252-728-5800 Captain’s Choice Restaurant 977 Harkers Island Road, HI 252-728-7122 (Continued on page 56)

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Cedars Inn Restaurant 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463 Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub 425 Front St., BE 252-728-2133 Cru Wine Bar & The Wine Store 120 Turner St., BE 252-728-3066 Dockhouse Restaurant 500 Front St., BE 252-728-4506 Domino’s Pizza 98 Crescent Drive, BE 252-728-5002 Dragon King 1728 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-2121 Driftwood Motel & Restaurant 3575 Cedar Island Road, CI 252-225-4861 Finz Grill & Eatery 330 Front St., BE 252-728-7459 Front Street Grill at Stillwater Cafe 300 Front St., BE 252-728-4956 George’s Take Out 437 Hwy 70, Smyrna 252-729-7811

Queen Anne’s Revenge 510 Front St. #1, BE 252-504-7272

Angie’s Lighthouse Cafe 833 Hwy 58, CC 252-393-1224

Ribeye’s Steakhouse 509 Front St., BE 252-728-6105

Flipperz 311 Mangrove Drive, EI 252-354-7775

Roland’s Barbecue 1507 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-1953

Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7100

Royal James Cafe 117 Turner St., BE 252-728-4573 Sea Side Galley 311 Island Road, HI 252-728-6171 Spouter Inn 218 Front St., BE 252-728-5190

Jordan’s House of Seafood 8106 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5722 Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar 8002 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6200

Taste of China 1506 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-7733

Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7424

Taylor’s Creek Grocery & Deli 525 Front St., BE 252-838-1495

Mike’s Place Family Restaurant 8302 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5277

EMERALD ISLE & SWANSBORO

Pizza Inn 7902 Emerald Drive, EI Inside BP Convenience Sore 252-354-4468

Bogue House Restaurant 410 Cedar Point Blvd., CP 252-393-3030 Chowdaheads 7801 Emerald Drive, EI 252 354-3700

No Name Pizza & Subs 408 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-4978

Church Street Irish Pub & Deli 105 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7572

Old Salt Restaurant 133 Turner St., BE 252-728-2002

Circle Pizza 7702 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-8885

Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 521 Front St., BE 252-728-3702

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 8802 Reed Drive, EI 252- 354-1120

Jackie’s American Grille 9106 Coast Guard Road, EI 252-354-8111 Ribeye’s Steakhouse 104 Golfin Dolphin Drive, CC 252-393-2509 Riverside Steak & Seafood 506 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-8847 Rucker Johns 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2413 (Map #56) Located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, the restaurant prepares

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everything in-house; great sandwiches, salads, pastas, lightly battered & barbecued shrimp, grilled seafood, steaks, chicken & more. Open daily all year for lunch & dinner, outdoor dining available. All ABC, MC/V/AE. Saltwater Grill 99 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7300 The Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3030 The Swansboro Food & Beverage Co. 106 Front St., SW 910-708-1305 T&W Oyster Bar 2383 Hwy 58, SW 252-393-8838 Trattoria 108 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-5001 The Village Market 7802 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6592 White Oak River Bistro 206 Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-1696 Yanamama’s Restaurant 119 Front St., SW 910-326-5501

MOREHEAD CITY & NEWPORT Akai Hana 909 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3272

Alex & Brett 4650-E Arendell St., MHC 252-726-2253 Applebee’s 5184 Hwy 70, MHC 252-727-0409

El’s Drive-In 3706 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-3002

Luigi’s Pizza 5167 Hwy 70 #120, MHC 252-240-3125

Promise Land Market 909-B Arendell St., MHC 252-222-0422

Bistro-by-the-Sea 4301 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-2777

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 5167 Hwy 70 #60, MHC 252-808-3700

Minoda’s Japanese Steakhouse 5308 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8409

Ruby Tuesday 5227 Highway 70, MHC 252-726-3144

Buffalo Wild Wings 5136 Hwy 70 Ste. B, MHC 252-727-9191

Fat Fellas BBQ & Grille 133 E. Chatham St., NE 252-223-3299

Calypso North 1103 North 20th St., MHC 252-247-9600

Five Guys 5136 Hwy 70 W, MHC 252-808-0110

Musashi Japanese Steak & Seafood Restaurant 4330 Arendell St. # B, MHC 252-240-3431

Capt. Bill’s Waterfront Restaurant 701 Evans St., MHC 252-726-2166

Floyd’s 1921 400 Bridges St., MHC 252-727-1921

Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria 515 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7800

No Name Pizza 5218 Hwy 70, MHC 252-777-4479 Red Fish Grill 711-B Evans St., MHC 252-648-8269

Captain’s Table 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-0253

Garden Gate Cafe & Deli 278 Hwy 24, MHC 252-247-4061

Chef’s 105 105 S. 7th St., MHC 252-240-1105

Golden Corral 4060 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-1609

Olive Garden 5152 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0250

Chick Fil-A 5156 Hwy 70, MHC 252-247-7281

Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 5000 Hwy 70, MHC

Outback Steakhouse 4937 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-6283

Circa 81 4650 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8300

IHOP 4950 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-0537

Panera Bread 5176 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-4990

China Garden & Mongolian Grill 3000 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-3398

The Infusion Café 1012 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2800

Papa John’s Pizza 5209 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-5656

Ioanni’s Grill 4138 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-0008

Pete’s Diner 907-A Arendell St., MHC 252-726-5101

Little Caesar’s Pizza 5208-E Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0027

Pita Plate 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0949

Longhorn Steakhouse 5120 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0396

Pizza Hut 3426 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7117

Los Taquitos 5370-D Hwy 70, MHC 252-773-0480

Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 5167 Hwy 70, Ste. 60, MHC 252-808-3700

City Kitchen 105 S. 11th St., MHC 252-648-8141 Cox Family Restaurant 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-6961 Crispino’s Pizza 2900 Arendell St., MHC 252-727-4992 Domino’s Pizza 4917 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-0300

The Old Siam 4466 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3098

Ruddy Duck Tavern 509 Evans St., MHC 252-726-7500 Sammy’s Seafood House & Oyster Bar 109 S. 6th St., MHC 252-247-0028 Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant 501 Evans St., MHC 252-247-3111 Smithfields Chicken N Bar-B-Q 4114 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-7476 Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar 3710 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-1313 Soundside Restaurant 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8298 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon 5025 Executive Drive, MHC 252-240-2633 Tight Lines Brewing Co. 709 Arendell St., MHC 252-773-0641 Tsunami Buffet 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-3202 Twisted Spoon 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0080 Waffle House 5060 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-198

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A Day at the Beach There is nothing better than finding that ideal spot on the beach and feeling the warm sand between your toes while you dig into a favorite book. Whether you’re lucky enough to spend every day along the Crystal Coast or are just here for a weekend, beach days are certainly a perk of being in Eastern Carolina.

While there are more than 100 access points located in neighborhoods along Bogue Banks, the 25-mile barrier island that runs from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle, they are generally designed for the residents who live in the area and offer limited to no parking for visitors.

There are, however, a large number of public beach access points with generous parking for visitors to the area.

Several of the larger sites do charge for parking during the season (generally April-September) through either a parking attendant or meters. We have noted where a charge may be incurred. The list below follows the beach from the east to west.

For Macon State Park – Two locations are offered within the boundaries of the state park. At the end of Hwy 58, guests will find 277 free parking spaces, with the fort on one side and beach access points on the other. Headed back toward Atlantic Beach, the Bath House area features 317 free parking spots, bathrooms, concessions and a boardwalk.

New Bern Street – In Atlantic Beach, this site offers 50 paid sites, bathrooms and showers.

The Circle – The main beach in Atlantic Beach has paid parking for more than 300 vehicles.

Memorial Park – In the town limits of Pine Knoll Shores, just west of Mile Marker 6, this smaller beach 58

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Iron Steamer – With 45 paid parking spaces, bathroom facilities and showers this popular spot at Mile Marker 7.5 is home to the former Iron Steamer Pier and the wreckage of the Confederate blockade runner Prevensey.

Trinity Center – This retreat at Mile Marker 9.5 reserves 20 free parking spaces for beach access. Of note, parking is located on the south side of Hwy 58.

Salter Path – The site offers 75 parking spaces, outside showers, picnic tables and bathrooms and is located within the Roosevelt State Park area.

Indian Beach – This unpaid lot offers 36 parking spaces and a 4-wheel drive access ramp for off-season use.

Eastern Ocean Regional Access – One of the largest public access sites in Emerald Isle, this popular beach near Mile Marker 15 and features 245 paid parking sites, a picnic gazebo, outdoor showers, bathrooms and drink machines.

Merchant’s Park – On Hwy 58 in Emerald Isle, the site features 25 free parking spaces, picnic tables and bathroom facilities.

Western Ocean Regional Access – In the curve of the Cameron Langston Bridge, this access site offers 250 paid parking slots, picnic area, showers and bathroom facilities.

Radio Island – Located off the island between Morehead City and Beaufort, the Radio Island access provides plenty of parking, restrooms, showers and a narrow inland beach with limited wave action, perfect for a family with young children.

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Coastal angling The Crystal Coast is home to fishing and boating enthusiasts alike, boasting numerous places throughout the area to launch a boat, do some surf and pier fishing or even charter a boat offshore in search of the big one.

The warm waters of the Gulf Stream provide the Crystal Coast with the longest fishing season on the Atlantic coast. The area is home to one of the largest fishing tournaments in the world for blue marlin; other fish caught along the Crystal Coast include bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, red drum, false albacore, sea trout, striped bass, cobia, sailfish, dolphin and wahoo depending on seasons. Many species, including drum and flounder, are caught surf fishing. There are several private chartered fishing excursions or the more affordable head boat fishing trips that is able to take larger groups of people, alleviating the financial burden to an extent.

Saltwater and freshwater anglers age 16 and older must have a valid, state-issued recreational fishing license to take fish in North Carolina throughout the year.

Specific regulations and restrictions apply depending on local fishing waters including size limit, daily creel limit and closed seasons.

North Carolina offers a variety of fishing licenses from temporary to lifetime. Licenses for recreational fishing can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org, by visiting the Div. of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City or through many fishing supply stores. It is important to make sure everything is legal when trying your hand at angling the Crystal Coast.

6. Taylors Creek, 2370 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort; handicapped accessible with restrooms and parking for 31 boat trailers.

7. Straits Landing, 1648 Harkers Island Road, Straits; on North River, allows space for 39 boat trailers and is handicapped accessible.

8. Oyster Creek Core Sound, 1300 Highway 70, Davis; on Core Sound with 15 boat trailer spaces.

9. Salters Creek, 200 Wildlife Ramp Road, Sea Level; 15 boat trailer spaces.

10. Cedar Island, 115 Driftwood Drive, Cedar Island; on Pamlico Sound with 16 boat trailer spaces.

11. Moonlight Drive, Atlantic Beach Causeway; access ramp with minimal parking.

12. Emerald Isle, 6800 Emerald Drive; handicapped accessible, has canoe access, restrooms and space for 112 boat trailers and 19 single-vehicle spaces.

13. Cedar Point, 144 Cedar Point Blvd.; ramp access is handicapped accessible, has canoe access, fishing pier, 37 boat trailer spaces and 7 single-vehicle spots.

14. Newport River, 333 E. Chatham St., Newport; boat ramp with nine spaces for boat trailers, handicap accessible with one parking space and a ramp to the dock, canal is shallow and not conducive to larger vessels.

Public Boat Ramp Access

1. Oceanana Fishing Pier, NC Hwy 58, Mile Marker 1; connected to the Oceanana Family Resort Motel in Atlantic Beach, this is a lighted fishing pier where a NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License is not required when fishing from the pier. A blanket pass is provided by the pier and equipment rentals are available. Onsite facilities include an arcade and bait and tackle shop with snack bar with grill and ample parking.

For more information and rates, call 252-726-4111, 252-726-0863 or visit www.oceanana.com.

2. Bogue Inlet Pier, Hwy 58, Mile Marker 19; a 1,000-foot lighted wooden fishing pier with ample free parking and access to the Emerald Isle beach just steps away. The Bogue Inlet Pier offers bathroom facilities, multiple fish cleaning stations, bait, tackle and snack bar on the premises. For more information and rates, call 252-354-2919 or visit www.bogueinletpier.com.

3. Radio Island Pier, located at the base of the Morehead City-Beaufort Highrise Bridge, the newlylengthened 618-foot fishing pier is free and open daily.

1. Municipal Park in Morehead City, 3407 Arendell St.; several launching areas to the Intracoastal Waterway and parking for 33 boat trailers with additional parking at Marine Fisheries.

2. 11th and Shepard Streets, beach boat launching access strictly for canoes, kayaks and small sailing vessels; parking and two kayak racks available.

3. South 10th St., Morehead City; large parking area, ramp is narrow and not conducive to certain vessels. Town recommended usage is for vessels under 16 feet.

4. Radio Island Boat Ramps & Pier, located on the Beaufort side of the Morehead City Highrise Bridge, the site offers six boat launches, 56 truck/trailer parking spots and restrooms as well as a 618-foot fishing pier.

5. West Beaufort, 298 W. Beaufort Road, Beaufort; launch site on Newport River is handicap accessible, equipped with restrooms and 48 spaces for boat trailer parking.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. Noon.

Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market. 8:30am-1pm. This weekly market is held at Courthouse Square in Beaufort. Visitors can expect local foods, arts, crafts and more. Details: www.beaufortfarmersmarket.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

Mon. 6: Flags of the Confederacy. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-7263775.

Fri. 3: Turtle Talk. 10am. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park to learn about one of the region’s local treasure – the loggerhead turtle. Details: 252-7263775.

4, 11, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 23:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $15.

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Wed. 8: Merry Time for Tots – Shark Tales. 10am. Children and their caregivers are invited to learn about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails during this NC Maritime Museum program.

Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com Fri. 10: International Film Series. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing

times and two options for participation. At 6pm, the movie is aired for the first time. Pastries provided by Alex & Brett. Suggested donation is $5. At 8pm, guests can enjoy dinner and a movie, with dinner provided by Seaside Sensations Catering. Tickets are $40 per person. Reservations required. Details: 252-222-6056, taylort@carteret.edu.

Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Kayaking for Kids. 1pm. What a great time of year to be on the water. NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly teaches the safe and smart way to kayaking in this class for 8-14 year olds. Cost is $45, $25 with your own kayak.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com

Sat. 11: James Lee Stanley in Concert. 8pm. A gifted comedian with a great voice and guitar skills, Stanley takes to the stage at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Build a Boat in a Day. 9am3pm. Adult and child teams use the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. Teams are limited to four people with at least one adult. Minimum age is 8. Cost is $300. Reservations are required.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseum.com.

Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An old-fashion flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as it did in days gone by. Vendors offer arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, plants, books, food and more. Details: 252-728-5225.

13, 20, 27: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5

and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-3546350.

Mon. 13: Bird Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252726-3775.

14, 21, 28: Behind the Scenes – Touring through the Palace Gardens. 2-3pm. Discover what’s in bloom at Tryon Palace this spring by joining one of the staff gardeners for a behind-the-scenes tour that includes all of the site’s gardens.

Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Details: 252-639-3560 or www. tryonpalace.org.

17-18: King Mackerel & the Blues are Running. Josyln Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College hosts the Coastal Cohorts, who will perform songs and tell stories that celebrate life in Coastal

Carolina. Held in partnership with the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252222-6200.

Fri. 17: Seashore Critters.

10am. Meet a ranger at Fort Macon State Park at the visitor’s center for a look at some of the unique and unusual critters that call the beach their home. Details: 252-726-3775.

18-19: Contemporary Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-5pm.

Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats through this NC Maritime Museum program. Cost is $135. Reservations are required.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 18: Cannon Day. Crews at Fort Macon State Park demonstrate the cannon firing process for different cannons in the park. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 & 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

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expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around

the river and Bogue Sound. Cost is $20-$25. All ages are welcome, although the program is geared toward adults and older children. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: www.nccoast.org.

Mon. 20: What’s the Buzz About.

4pm. Join at ranger at Fort Macon State Park for a closer look at some of the things that might be buzzing about the park. Details: 252-7263775.

Fri. 24: Washington’s Southern Tour – Dinner with President Washington. 7-9:30pm. Enjoy dinner at the John Wright Stanly House at Tryon Palace, New Bern.

The evening includes a rare look inside the Stanly House by candlelight as well as cocktails and an 18th century dinner in the garden. Details: www.washingtonssoutherntour.org.

Brown Bag Gam – Whales of the North Carolina Coast. Noon.

Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum for a lunch program on the behavior of whales. Free.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com Kayak Through History. 1pm.

Learn about local history while on the water with NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly.

Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $50, $30 with your own kayak.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com Stargazing & Astronomy.

8:30pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252726-3775.

22-26: 11th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood. org.

Fri. 24: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Carteret County chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Details: 252354-6350.

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Sat. 25: Washington’s Southern Tour – President’s Ball at Tryon Palace. 8-10:30pm. Dance and be merry on the South Lawn with President George Washington as he passes through New Bern on his Southern Tour. The event includes a candlelight tour through the palace, as well as dessert and music on the lawn. Details: www.washingtonssoutherntour.org.

Mon. 27: Toddler Time in the Park. 4pm. Join a ranger at Fort Macon State Park for fun and simple arts and craft projects with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 47. Pre-registration required. Details: 252-726-3775.

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1, 8, 15: Spring Walking Club.

9am. Join friends and neighbors at the Emerald Isle Community Center to walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Different 2-3 mile routes used each week. Open to all ages. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 1: Alive at Five. 5-8pm.

Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. This month Dependable Taxi performs. Details: www.downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-808-0440.

Turtle Talk. 10am. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park to learn about one of the region’s local treasure – the loggerhead turtle. Details: 252-7263775.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

Age 8 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market. 8:30am-1pm. This weekly market is held at Courthouse Square

in Beaufort. Visitors can expect local foods, arts, crafts and more. Details: www.beaufortfarmersmarket.com.

Sat. 2: 41st Wooden Boat Show.

10am-4pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a day full of demonstrations, lectures, races, competitions and more, all focused on some of the most elegant wooden boats still in action. While the fun takes place on the Beaufort waterfront, free parking and a shuttle is offered at the site’s Gallants Channel Annex.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Beaufort National Boatbuilding Challenge. 11am-5pm. Join the fun under the big top on the Beaufort waterfront as two-man teams attempt to construct a skiff in four hours … and then take it for a spin! Construction runs through 3pm and judging is planned from 3-4pm.

Entry fee is $100. Details: 252648-0944, beaufortchallenge.com.

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Reelin’ for Research. This charity fishing tournament in Morehead City benefits UNC Children’s Hospital’s research division. Captain’s meeting and cocktail party planned for the evening before. Winners receive trophies and a gift pack. Not a cash tournament. Winner determined by aggregate weight of three largest meat fish (dolphin, wahoo, tuna, mako). Details: reelinforresearch.org or info@reelinforresearch.org.

Bike the Banks Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, the event includes three bicycle rides beginning and ending at town hall. Cost is $40. Details: mrt@ec.rr.com.

Mon. 4: Flags of the Confederacy. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-7263775.

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5, 12, 19: Behind the Scenes – Touring through the Palace Gardens. 2-3pm. Discover what’s in bloom at Tryon Palace this spring by joining one of the staff gardeners for a behind-the-scenes tour that includes all of the site’s gardens.

Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Details: 252-639-3560 or www. tryonpalace.org.

6, 13, Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. Noon. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

7, 14, 21, 28: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

8-10: 25th Mile of Hope. This

special event for children diagnosed with cancer and their families provides a weekend getaway at the beach. Based at the Atlantis Lodge, Atlantic Beach, the three-day fun fest features a sand castle building competition on Saturday afternoon.

Details: Ed Moore, 919-782-6471 or www.mileofhope.org.

Fri. 8: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm.

At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

11, 18: Story Time & Pre-K Play.

9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Mon. 11: Bird Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252726-3775.

12, 26: Beach Fun Run. 6:30pm.

Carteret County Parks and Recreation organizes this annual series featuring 1-mile, 5K and 10K options for all skill levels at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Cost is $5 per race. Registration begins at 5:30pm. Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com/recdeskportal.

Wed. 13: Merry Time for Tots – Fish Printing. 10am. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to try their hands at Gyotaku or fish printing, through this NC Maritime Museum program. Warning – this may get messy. Ages 2-5, free.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com

16-17: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Learn traditional boat building techniques in this hands-on workshop offered by the NC Maritime Museum. As a team, participants will construct a traditional “rack of eye” flat-bottomed skiff. Reservations required. Cost is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Civil War Reenactment.

10am-4pm. Events will be performed throughout the day from by the 1st NC Volunteers at Fort Macon State Park. Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s dress talks and musket firing drills are a few of the programs being performed. Details: www. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/foma.

Crystal Coast Boat Show.

Held on the Morehead City Waterfront, the Crystal Coast Boat show features both new and used boats and showcases a variety of marine products and services, including outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. The show in-

cludes vendors, artists, vintage automobiles and entertainment. Details: www.crystalcoastboatshow.com.

Sat. 16: Danielle Miraglia Performs. 8pm. The songstress returns to Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8.

Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Sun. 17: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10am-Noon. Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the river and Bogue Sound. Cost is $20-$25. All ages are welcome, although the program is geared toward adults and older children.

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Mon. 18: Toddler Time in the Park. 4pm. Join a ranger at Fort Macon State Park for fun and simple arts and craft projects with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 47. Pre-registration required. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 20: What’s the Buzz About.

4pm. Join at ranger at Fort Macon State Park for a closer look at some of the things buzzing about the park.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Thur. 21: Junior Ranger. 1-4pm.

Join a ranger at Fort Macon State

Park to learn what a day in the life of a ranger is like. Pre-registration required. Details: 252-726-3775.

23-24: CCACC Spring Show.

This juried sale of arts and crafts takes over the Beaufort Historic Site three times a year thanks to the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition.

Expect painting, photography, wood carving and much more. Details: 252-728-5225.

Sat. 23: Cannon Day. Crews at Fort Macon State Park demonstrate the cannon firing process for different cannons in the park. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 & 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

Tue. 26: Astronomy. 8:30pm.

Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 30: Youth Fishing Derby. 911am. Free event open to kids ages 5-12. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 100 participants.

Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided while supplies last. Details: 252-354-6350.

Concert at the Fort. 7pm.

Friends of Fort Macon annually bring visitors to the site with its popular concert program. The season kicks off with the Carteret Sunshine Band.

The concerts are free and open to the public. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Details: 252-7263775.

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