Roanoke Island lies between the Outer Banks and the mainland of North Carolina. Protected by other barrier islands, this island was a haven for many groups of people. The Algonquins were early inhabitants and they were still there when the English arrived in 1584. Sir Walter Raleigh explored the island and had a cordial relationship … Continue reading Lost No More – Roanoke Island, NC
The Outer Banks of North Carolina lures many people to its shores every year. These barrier islands along the Atlantic Coast are a favorite for those who want to relax on its beaches and go fishing, boating, surfing, etc. David and I visited the Outer Banks a couple of years ago. We took in the … Continue reading Blown Away by the Outer Banks
The N. C. Azalea Festival in Wilmington, that takes place in April, marks the beginning of Spring. In 1948, the Festival’s founder, Dr. W. Houston Moore, told the Chamber of Commerce that this fete “would celebrate the beauty of Greenfield, Orton, Airlie, and other gardens around town.” The Azalea Festival has grown a lot since … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung in Wilmington, N.C.
Savannah, Georgia is a lovely with a long and storied history. We have visited this beautiful city on numerous occasions and have taken in its charming parks, its antebellum buildings, and its historic warehouse district along the Savannah River. During previous visits, we toured the famous Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and the … Continue reading Off the Beaten Path in Savannah, GA
We have been told that there is a rule in Florida that the snowbirds have to leave immediately after Easter. Rule or not, we have headed north as well to eventually make our way to Oregon. You cannot depart without thinking about some of the visual images that Florida leaves with you. The state is … Continue reading Farewell Florida
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