Why Beaufort NC

07/19/2025

You know, there is something we don't have at the beach...mountains! It has been fun and exciting driving these last few days past Pilot Mountain, through Fancy Gap, the Appalachians, and Bays Mountain in Kingsport, TN.

I grew up playing in the North Georgia hills and mountains, the Smokey Mountains of TN, and the hills and mountains of NC and VA. I enjoy driving through areas like this, seeing the different views than we normally see.

I will always prefer living at the coast, but it is nice that we have such beautiful sights in driving distance!

Some of these were taken driving west on Thursday, some were taken driving back east to Greensboro today. About to head back west to TN this afternoon, than east back to the coast tomorrow. It was cool seeing the dawn over the mountains!

07/19/2025

Odd crossover, a dog named Beaufort in the mountains of TN with Cherry Point on his back...what kind of parallel universe am I living in? Well, I am in Kingsport, TN, at a pretty cool place, the Kingsport Carousel!

So what is this guy from Beaufort, NC doing in the mountains of TN? Visiting my mama! She lives in Kingsport, a small-medium sized town in eastern, TN, part of the Tri-Cities that include Bristol and Johnson City.

As many of you know, I am big on family, and we are up to our elbows in family time this weekend; visiting my mom, we have a family reunion each year this weekend that is being held here (normally it is in Wytheville & Rural Retreat VA, but this year it is being held in Kingsport,) and we are picking up our oldest son from Governor's School in Greensboro this weekend. Like I said, lots of family time (and lots of driving!!)

Kingsport has lots of cool history and features, but one is well worth a mention, because you can't come to Kingsport, TN without visiting it, the Kingsport Carousel! This is truly something special, as all of the work and labor that went into creating this special wonder was donated by the community. The woodworkers, artists, and craftsmen that brought this to life were local folks who did an AMAZING job!

It is only a dollar to ride, and it is so worth it to see the beautiful work of art, hear the music, and feel the waves of nostalgia wash over you!

Whenever we go to ride it, I always look for the Golden Retriever named Beauort that was sponsored by Cherry Point Veterinary Hospital. Now, it isn't the Cherry Point that we have near out home, but it is so wild to me to find a Beaufort and a Cherry Point 436 miles away. Below is the information on the artists:

Beaufort

Carved by Ted Heilig

Painted by Kathy Snapp, Dottie Bridges, and Renee Pitts

Sponsored by Cherry Point Veterinary Hospital

The Kingsport Carousel is celebrating it's 10th birthday today, as part of Kingsport's big annual festival week called Kingsport Fun Fest! I remember coming to Fun Fest as a child with my grandparents; enjoying the parades, fireworks, and concerts...we even saw the Beach Boys there one year!

I love having little reminders of home when I am traveling, and this is always such a special one!

07/19/2025

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow in Beaufort, NC? Stop by the Beaufort Historic Site and check out Cecil Art Glass!

07/19/2025

Want to see something cool this weekend? Head over to Cecil Art Glass at the Beaufort Historic Site this weekend and check out the amazing hand made creations! Watch the one of a kind sculptures being made right in front of you! Below is a blurb about their visit to Beaufort this weekend; again, I highly encourage you to check it out!

✨ Meet master glass sculptor Curtis and watch him bring glass to life through mesmerizing glasswork! He’ll be demonstrating his craft live on the BHA grounds Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, 10 AM–5 PM.

Don’t miss your chance to shop his one-of-a-kind creations!

Free + no registration required.

07/18/2025

If you haven't tried the Carteret County raised caviar from Marshallberg Farms you are missing out...it is a treat!

07/18/2025

2nd video from Wednesday night in !

07/17/2025

Dolphins in the sunset...doesn't get much better than this! About 8:20 last night I decided to take a short break and walk across the street from my office to see what the sunset looked like, and I was thrilled to see a pod of dolphins playing right off of Beaufort's shores!

While I had planned to come outside, take a few pics of the sunset, and then head back in to try to get wrapped up 9:00 or so to head home, I ended up standing on the Finz Grill dock for about 25 minutes enjoying the beautiful sight! The folks eating on Finz's waterfront deck had the best of both worlds; delicious food AND that view! Let me tell you, the delicious dishes that Finz was cooking smelled amazing! My mouth was watering the whole time I was there!

It is not hard to love the place you live when you get to see sights like these on a regular basis!

07/17/2025

Come for the , stay for the ! You never know what you might see in Beaufort, NC!

07/16/2025

A few fun photos from Front St. Nothing like a little alliteration to alleviate what is ailing ya! Enjoy!

07/16/2025

Everyone's a weiner at Sinclair's Golf Cars!! 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously though, great local family owned business and they do an amazing job!

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07/16/2025

Being an adult means you get to have ice cream whenever you want! And when you want HERSHEY'S Chocolate X-treme, you go to Parsons General Store-Historic Morehead City, NC! And it was goooood!

After a busy morning and early afternoon, I was coming through Downtown Morehead City on the way back to Beaufort. I had been hankering for something sweet, and then I spotted Parsons. I made a snap deciaion, and pulled into a parking spot on the south side of Arendell across the railroad tracks from Parsons General Store.

Parson's is located at 808 Arendell St, and it is such a fun and cute historic building, built in 1890. I will never get tired of walking up to the front porch, seeing the rocking chairs, checkerboard with Coke bottle caps, and whirlygigs. When you step in side it is pure-T general store feel. I won't tell you everything they have in there, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth a visit...you will find so many fun things!

I left with what I came in for, a healthy dose of chocolate! This is so rich, so delicious, and just so good!

I also left with a Stitch bouncy furry ball. What can I say, my wife and I are suckers for Stitch stuff! It was fun walking through, seeing all the great stuff, and I always enjoy checking out their Christmas shop! If you are doing a celebration, they have you covered!

Whenever you can, I encourage you to stop by Parsons General Store...it is a Carteret County and Crystal Coast classic!