National Travel and Tourism Week May 3 – 9, 2020! Spotlighting the role of tourism in our communities, in our county, & in our state! National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses, and personal wellbeing. #travel #tourism...

Join us as we bring you a Virtual Shopping Extravaganza featuring our small businesses, shops, & restaurants! Remember to shop local! Many shops offer unique gift ideas, clothing, decor, and more! Shop & Support Local! Many of your favorite shops are open, adhering to social distancing guidelines. Many shops & businesses are taking online and phone orders offering curbside pickup! # shoppender Be...

BURGAW – Pender County Tourism and Pender County Parks & Recreation announce a Pender County Nature Photography Contest. The contest is open to the public. Photos will be used in published materials giving credit to the photographer and location along with prizes awarded for first place in each category. Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m. on May 11. “The contest has categories including...

Although many attractions are closed you can still get outdoors while practicing social distancing guidelines. Park trails and recreational areas are open, the Moores Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center and park restrooms are temporarily closed as of March 24, 2020. The park is also not taking any new reservations for Patriots Hall at this time. Updates will be posted to the park website and social media channels....

Nothing, including Covid-19, stopped the Easter Bunny from making his rounds this year. And he even had a little gift for us - “Easter.” Just when we were hoping that we had “flattened the cold stun curve” the weather throws in a few frosty nights and the tides wash in those pitiful critters who just don’t have another ounce of strength in their little bodies. Honestly, we’re...