Calling all Big Rock Tournament fans! This year marks the inaugural year of the Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament, a tournament whose star competitors are kids, and whose primary beneficiary is the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plains. The Boys & Girls Club’s values align well with the mission of the Big Rock Kids Tournament, making them the…
As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the Crystal Coast, everyone needs to prepare in order to stay safe, healthy and dry in this dangerous weather. While North Carolinians (especially residents of Carteret County) are no strangers to storms, we still must do all we can to protect ourselves and help those around us in times of need. This is precisely the…
Check out the page below for a Q&A with the Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament! Q1: What is your mission statement? A1: “The Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament strives to promote sport fishing in the next generation of anglers & give back to Eastern NC children’s charities, specifically the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain.” Q2: What services…
As we wrap up this year’s Carteret Curated People’s Choice Awards, we thought: “How can we support the local businesses who might not have received the most votes this year?” So, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks for helping out YOUR favorite local businesses in the Crystal Coast community…all year long! Here are some ways to show our…
There is nothing better than waking up to a Crystal Coast sunrise, and we have the perfect guide for everything you need to make your sunny mornings even brighter! If a sunrise sweat sesh is on the docket: DOWNTOWN BARRE: Boutique workout studio offering barre, spin and heated yoga classes • Lululemon and other workout accessories for sale • Drop-ins…
Need a last minute gift idea for a dad in your life? Check out our Father’s Day gift guide complete with local gifts you can pick up from shops along the Crystal Coast just in time for the big day! FOR THE BEACH: EJW OUTDOORS – Grab a YETI Hopper Cooler (with new magnetic closure!) for the “cool” dad in…
Looking for things to do while in town for the 63rd Annual Big Rock Tournament? We’ve got you covered. We have compiled a list of must-do activities and must-see spots along the Morehead City waterfront. Check it out below! TASTE Getting a bit hungry or thirsty while watching the weigh-in? Head over to these spots to grab a bite or…
Did you know 100% of proceeds from the Keli Wagner Lady Angler Tournament go directly to Carteret Health Care’s Cancer Center? The money is used to create a better experience for patients by providing comfort items such as cozy robes and services like a chair side massage during treatment. In 2020 alone, KWLA donated $25,000 to the Cancer Center! This past week,…
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Here are some of our favorite evening activities for a weekend on the Crystal Coast! SUNSET BOAT RIDE ESSENTIALS Grab a bottle (or two!) of your favorite wine from MF Chappell Wine Merchant in Atlantic Beach. Be sure to pack a few YETI insulated wine tumblers from EJW Outdoors. (Tip: get…
It’s the first week of June! As we spend more of our days outside, we thought it would be a good time to share some sunscreen tips from the experts at New Visage Laser Skin Care Center right here in downtown Morehead City. Picking an effective and comfortable sunscreen can be tricky — and there’s so many to choose from!…
