North Carolina offers a rich network of ferries from coastal routes in the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast to inland cable ferries with 21 routes in total. It's one of the best ways to get around, whether you're going to a barrier island for a day trip or taking your car between islands, spotting wildlife along the way. Where Can I Take a Ferry in North Carolina? … [Read more...] about A Guide to Taking North Carolina’s Ferries
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Weekend Guide to Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, North Carolina, is one of the oldest towns in the state and has a rich history shaped by maritime life, trade, piracy, and military activity. Originally called "Fish Town," its location on Beaufort Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean made it a strategic port. Blackbeard ran the ship Queen Anne’s Revenge aground near Beaufort in 1718. The wreck was discovered in 1996 and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Beaufort, North Carolina
7 Lighthouses to Visit in North Carolina
Lighthouses were created to signal to incoming boats safely and were once found throughout the Southeast. Especially on the Atlantic coast, lighthouses aided in guiding ships into the harbor, but not without plenty of shipwrecks along the way. Several have since been demolished or lost over the years, but there are plenty more you can visit and even climb. Note that some … [Read more...] about 7 Lighthouses to Visit in North Carolina
Weekend Guide to Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, South Carolina, has a similar Lowcountry history to Charleston and Hilton Head, its neighbors on each side. But it's a city all its own. It was first explored by the Spanish in 1514 and then by the French in 1562, led by Jean Ribault. However, conflicts arose, and the Spanish eventually drove the French out. The British founded the city in 1711 on Port Royal … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Beaufort, South Carolina
The Most Infamous Graves in the South
There are some truly spooky places around the South, including notorious cemeteries and haunted houses. But what about the stories behind them? These infamous graves are worth a visit in their own right to learn more about the grisly history. The Grave of Mary Phagan, Marietta, Georgia If you grew up in Atlanta's northern suburbs, and even if you didn't, you probably … [Read more...] about The Most Infamous Graves in the South
