Cape Fear River Watch was recently awarded a state award for the organization’s advocacy to stop chemicals from being discharged into the river and litter cleanup efforts.

LILLINGTON — April is Earth Month, a time dedicated to environmental awareness and sustainability, making it a fitting time ...

Midwest Kayak Company has opened a new storefront in downtown Cape Girardeau, offering kayaks, gear and even breakfast ...

For canoeists and kayakers, the 56-mile-long Cape Fear Canoe Trail begins at the U.S. 1 bridge over Deep River, with a portion of the trail running through Raven Rock State Park. While there is no ...

If you're in North Carolina, be careful where you swim. These are the most gator-infested waters in the entire state.

The Isabel Stellings Holmes Bridge, a four-lane drawbridge, opened in 1980 and replaced a hazardous bridge over the Northeast Cape Fear River. The S. Thomas Rhodes Bridge, named after a former ...

Many visitors choose to kayak, paddleboard, or surf along the Cape Fear River and beaches. There are also historic riverboat cruises and riverwalk trails– some of which may take you right past ...

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad ...

But it was once relied upon for vessels cruising up the Cape Fear River. Mariners began lobbying for a navigational light years before the construction started. The project was finally approved on ...

The Wilmington Riverwalk boasts several cafes, bars, and shops, along with views of the Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina. It also hosts the annual Riverfest event every October.

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, which draws from the Cape Fear River to serve many of its customers in New Hanover County, spent $82.8 million to build and maintain eight granular ...