We are still caught in summer’s embrace here on the Crystal Coast.
Summer Still Has Us In Its Grip
Author: ocracokewaves
A now sane individual who escaped the world of selling technology, now living in the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont. I have been at one time or another, a farmer, a director for Apple, and a vice president at Wideopen Networks. I continue to pursue my love of photography and writing. I have great memories of boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking the beaches along North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks where we lived for fifteen years.
Fall Gardening- A Great Crystal Coast Tradition
Fall gardening is popular along the Crystal Coast. Ā Here are some of my thoughts.
The Best Beach Time Is On The Horizon
Almost everyone who lives at the beach agrees fall is the best time. You owe it to yourself to find out for sure.
Still Time To Fall For A Beach
If you want to learn how to fall in love with a beach, pay attention to the beach lovers.
Kayaking Our Big Tidal River
Most people have no idea how much fun it can be to take a 12 ft kayak out on a beautiful tidal river that is two miles wide in places. Ā It is a wonderful adventure and can be as strenuous or easy as you would like if you do your planning right.
The Crystal Coast, All Stirred Up & Steamy
It is the heart of summer and a persistent southwest wind has stirred the waters and the warm temperatures have a good grip on us but there is still lots of fun to be had.
The Rhythm of Crystal Coast Gardening
You have to garden with the weather on the coast.Ā Ā You cannot fight it. Ā If you learn how to do it right, it is very rewarding twelve months out of the year.
At Home Avoiding The Four of July Crush
As a residentĀ of the Crystal Coast, it is easy to choose to stay home and enjoy the area’s delights on a less crowded day of the year than the Fourth of July.
Northern Virginia’s Summer Exodus
There is something that Northern Virginians can agree upon and it is leaving town for the hottest months of summer.
The Not So Simple Good Life
When we wonder why there is no respect for authority in our society, we need only to look to the homes that raise children with the mantra that the rules apply to everyone but them.
Our technological infirmity 