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Sunset in Raymond’s Gut
KindleSunset, Raymond’s Gut, February 25, 2014 February is winding down and I am just one of many waiting for spring. All those of us around the marsh keep hoping for some additional warmth to make us...
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Late Spring Crystal Coast Magic
KindleSpring waters of the White Oak River We are finally beyond the reluctant part of spring 2014. Now we are enjoying those precious days here on the Crystal Coast when we can live with the windows...
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At Home On The Oyster Rocks
KindleOne of my favorite fishing spots We humans often look at natural obstacles as something to remove. We cut down forests, blast roads up the sides of mountains and somehow think we can bend nature...
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Saturday Kayaking On The White Oak
KindleRaymond’s Gut, Just Off The White Oak River I consider myself very lucky. My kayak is usually within 15 feet of the water. Going kayaking on a Saturday morning is something that I can do with...
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Not Our Usual November Day In The Marsh
KindleBright November Morning On Raymond’s Gut There are lots of things perfectly normal and even very nice about the picture that adorns this post. The clear skies, the blue waters, and the golden...
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On The Beach After Thanksgiving
KindleEmerald Isle Beach near the Point While there are people who would never consider going to the beach for Thanksgiving, our North Carolina beaches get many visitors. Somehow things seem to slow...
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Nature’s Peace Will Flow Into You
KindleFall in the Raymond’s Gut Marsh John Muir once said the following. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings, Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will...
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Wintering At the Coast
KindleSunset in Bogue Sound Seen From The Emerald Isle Bridge When we moved to the North Carolina coast, we were not under the illusion that we would completely escape winter. We were looking for some...
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Icy Marsh Edges
KindleCormorant Swimming By Ice We look at life and places through many filters that we have gained through years of living. Sometimes what you see today brings back memories of what you experienced...
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A Boat Ride for the Birds
KindleWillets in Flight If you have read many of my posts, you will know that it is no secret that I spend a lot of time watching birds and other inhabitants of the marsh. I have written many posts...
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Cue The Great Weather
KindleSwansboro Harbor We are just past the middle of September and already the worst of the heat of summer has disappeared. We have recently enjoyed some of the nicest weather since spring and the...
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Holiday White Oak River Rides
KindleDecember 27, 2015 on the White Oak River It is not unusual for me to be out on the river during December, January or even February. However, it is a little different to be headed down river with...
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Winter in the Cove
KindleRaymond’s Gut, January 9, 2016 It is a little strange to think about winter when the temperature is hovering around 67F on January 10, 2016. However, I know better than to pretend that winter...
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Glassy Water Dreams
KindleA Calm Day on the White Oak River February can be a teaser of a month and sometimes a very cruel mistress for those of us in love with the water. It is hard to say where February 2016 falls in...
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Vestiges of Winter in the Marsh
Kindle It has been over two months since I have written a post on my Crystal Coast Life website. It happens ever now and then that you just need a break from writing even if writing is something that...
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Taste of Summer in April
KindleIt was only as the last weekend in March arrived that winter seemed to release its hold on the Crystal Coast. After a relatively warm February, we had serious visits back into winter-like...
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