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🌱 Why Bald Head Island tops America’s list of car-free escapes

Bald Head Island, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Bald Head Island! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bald Head Island tops America’s list of car-free escapes

Also on today's calendar: Bald Head Island Birding Tour (2026) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 81.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 8 Car-free U.S. Destinations Let You Trade Traffic for Beaches, Hiking Trails, and a Slower Pace of Life (travelandleisure.com) — Bald Head Island gets a spotlight as a rare car-free getaway, reachable only by ferry or private boat and offering 10,000 acres of preserved beaches, marsh, and maritime forest. The article notes that residents and visitors rely on golf carts, including for a festive July 4th parade, and compares the island to other slow-paced, walkable U.S. destinations.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Southport

  • Pirate Ghosts and White Sand Collide on This North Carolina Island Only Ferries Can Reach (myfamilytravels.com)
  • Driver Charged After Bus Carrying High School Football Team Overturns, Injuring Four (athleticbusiness.com)
  • North Wilkesboro Speedway's NASCAR Cup Series brings historic firsts to the racetrack (whqr.org)

Oak Island

  • Hazmat crews respond to chemical incident at Oak Island ice cream shop (wwaytv3.com)

Carolina Beach

  • North Carolina Crab Houses So Good One Visit Turns Into A Yearly Tradition (takingthekids.com)

Ok Bald Head Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bald Head Island

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bald Head Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.