4/20/26
Location: Magnolia Lane Campground
ChILL
Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, NC
Moonrakers Coastal Cuisine in Beaufort, NC (BOWfort)
ChILL

Joanie and Ross picked us up at ChILL around 10 AM and we headed to Fort Macon State Park, about an hour and a half away. It was a pleasant drive especially when we reached the barrier island where we could see water on the left and right sides of the road as we continued to Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Ross brought a kite along in the trunk but decided the wind conditions were not favorable. We hope to visit during a kite festival and see him in action with his kites.

The Fort is nicely maintained and has many artifacts in their collection. They have done a terrific job of presenting the history in an interesting way with many mannequins in uniform and a self guided tour that provides the background for what is on display. The attention to detail is remarkable! The faces of the mannequins closely match photos of the historical figure that is featured.

By now we were all hungry so we headed to Moonrakers Coastal Cuisine in Beaufort (BOWfort). We were seated on the third floor in the open air overlooking the water with the Rachel Carson Reserve in the distance. The Reserve is inhabited by wild horses that Ross said can often be seen from the restaurant. Unfortunately none were seen while we were there.

Another pleasant drive back to ChILL and we had to say our sad goodbyes to Joanie and Ross as they head back to work in the morning and we head to Colonial Williamsburg. More S’miles to come!