Join the Adventure, Join the Fun! Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke The Ocrafolk Festival is on Ocracoke Island from June 6th-8th this year. They have musicians, storytellers, artisans and much more fun to be had for the whole family. It a festival celebrating a community with a mission to help support one another. Raleigh’s International Food…… Continue Reading
Lighthouses of North Carolina Ocracoke Island Lighthouse Ocracoke’s lighthouse is unique in that it is a beckoning lighthouse instead of a warning lighthouse. It is on without a flash or rotating device, telling sailors to come to it and not worry about rocks. Built out of dressed stone and timber with brick and mortar surface…… Continue Reading
Things to Keep In Mind This Summer Lighting! Having the right light is key! Now you cannot control the light in every single location but it is something to look for. If you can fix the light such as avoiding harsh shadows and using natural light will help bring the focus of the photo to…… Continue Reading
Gifts and Activities For Your Mom Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May for all mothers. The orginial Mother’s Day was in 1908, started by a woman named Anna Jarvis in honor of her mother, Ann Jarvis, who was a social activist. It began with many women’s group coming together…… Continue Reading
New Hobbies to Try This Summer Beekeeping Summer is here and its time to get out in the sun. Beekeeping is a great hobby for anyone who likes to know that they are helping the world. Bees are essential to making food grow. They are pollinators so they travel from plant to plant spreading pollen.…… Continue Reading
History of Healing Bellevue Hospital Opened in 1736, Bellevue Hospital is located in New York City and is the oldest public hospital in the United States. A public hospital means that it is owned by the government. It is also one of the largest by number of beds at 844. The hospital began its life…… Continue Reading
North Carolina’s Highest Weather Records Hottest Day The hottest day on record for North Carolina was August 21, 1983 with a whopping high of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Fayetteville. Coldest Day The coldest day on record was in Mount Mitchell on January 21, 1985 with lows of -34°F. This was part of an Artic outbreak…… Continue Reading
Historical Events That Actually Happened “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, philosopher (1863-1952) History is has many ups and downs, celebrations and tragedies, beginnings and ends. There is always a story to hear and learn from. What is your history? Mark Twain and Halley’s Comet Mark Twain,…… Continue Reading
5 Places to Hike in North Carolina Summer is right around the corner and the heat is coming. The pollen is almost gone and people are itching to get out of their houses and move. If you are someone who needs to be in nature and explore, here are five great locations to take a…… Continue Reading
Types of Pollen and When They Strike It’s that time again! Spring has sprung and the sun it out in full bloom. Flowers and bees are about and the wind is delightful. All is grand in the spring months of the year. But will all that grand color of flowers and trees comes the dreaded…… Continue Reading