fourth of july: The Fourth of July - 06/29/09 03:05 AM
Soon we will be celebrate Fourth of July on the coast of North Carolina. The tents selling fireworks are dotted along the roadside, the farmers markets are in full swing with watermelons, sweet corn, squash and tomatoes. All of the beach shops are crowded with tourists making their summer beach towel, sand pails and umbrella purchases. There is a strong scent of coconut oil in the air. The flags and bunting are already up!

As we begin our patriotic pilgrimage through the Fourth, with flags flying, picnics and family, we are going to take a few moments to remember why we celebrate … (0 comments)

fourth of july: Just a couple of days til the Fourth! - 07/02/08 11:12 AM
Topsail Island is filled with visitors, tourist, locals and their family members ready to celebrate the Fourth. Whether you are here from California or just up the road in Wilmington, there is glorious weather to be enjoyed this week, to be sure. July 3rd, there will be fireworks and a festival at our Surf City Soundside Park. We noticed as we crossed the swing bridge today that the boardwalk there is decked out with bunting and the flags are flying! There is no more beautiful sight than seeing fireworks explode over your head as you sit in the boat gently rocking … (0 comments)