Outdoor Activities

Take a walk: 10 of the best places to stretch your legs around Wilmington

Whether you're looking for a peaceful waterfront stroll, a shaded nature trail or a scenic boardwalk, these Wilmington-area walking spots make it easy to stay active while enjoying coastal North Carolina.... Read More

Jul 14, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
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Park Plans Proceed

After closing on 25 acres off Greenville Loop Road, Wilmington leaders are planning a public engagement process that would help determine what the property, slated for a future park, could look like.... Read More

Mar 17, 2026 • Emma Dill
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Living like a local: Arboretum's appeal

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright's garden gem recommendation focuses on the New Hanover County Arboretum.... Read More

Oct 10, 2024 • Karen Bright
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Pickler provides a place to play

Richard Holloman launched his quest to build the Cape Fear region’s first indoor pickleball facility after rain, cold temperatures and wind gusts hampered a three-day outdoor tournament he was helping host.... Read More

Mar 7, 2024 • Emma Dill
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Living like a local: A visit to Battleship NC

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright shares why a visit to the World War II ship is worth the trip.... Read More

Jan 30, 2024 • Karen Bright
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Helping hands: Smooth sailing

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. Volunteers at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport help the organization run a tight ship for visitors.... Read More

Oct 25, 2023 • Beth A. Klahre
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Leland breaks ground on $8M in park upgrades, new amphitheater

Leland officials broke ground recently on more than $8 million in renovations for the town’s flagship park.... Read More

Oct 20, 2023 • Emma Dill
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Muni course on par with founding vision

Nearly a century after it was developed, Wilmington Municipal Golf Course continues to lure golfers of all ages to its links, an 18-hole championship course whose landscape is dotted with clusters of pine trees.... Read More

Aug 24, 2023 • Jenny Callison
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Living like a local: A place in the sun

While Labor Day is typically seen as the end of summer, in sunny Southeastern North Carolina, the warm weather is far from over. Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright shares her recommendations for enjoying local beaches during the final, quieter months of summer.... Read More

Aug 24, 2023 • Karen Bright