On the cusp of a new decade, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is completed in Wilmington. The modern bridge is an icon of the fast-growing city, a connection to the rest of the state, and a promise of big things to come.
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Discover Our Rivers by Kayak
Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette’s mission is to help people get out on the water and connect with the river.
Around Town: Fayetteville
From a night at the theater to a day spent beside — or zip-lining above — the Cape Fear River, there are plenty of unexpected things to see and do in this historic Army town in the Sandhills.
A Series of Unfortunate Events
You had one job, royal surveyors.
Hidden Gems of the Lower Cape Fear River Region
It’s no secret that our southern coast is rich with tourist attractions. Like the river, we’re winding through the region and shining the spotlight on a few lesser-known local treasures.
At Lanes Ferry Dock & Grill, It Takes Time to Make Fast Food
Regulars swear by this throwback diner near the Cape Fear River in Pender County, where everything — from waffles to burgers to fried bologna — is made to order and just right.
Ramblin’ Man: Uncovering a Temporary Treasure
Finding a buried Native American artifact in the Cape Fear River brings history home — but not for long.
A Long Way to the Sea
200 miles. Eight days. One river. Our State’s Jeremy Markovich starts at the source of the mighty Cape Fear and paddles his way through locks and lulls, rapids and rain, on an epic journey few have ever made.
Ramblin’ Man: Where Beginning Meets End
The fall line between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain is a geologic marvel that has shaped the lives of North Carolinians for centuries. So why has it been relegated to trivia question status?
