Over a mile away from the nearest parking access, a hidden and secluded spot on a Brunswick County beach has gained quiet notoriety.

Recently, visiting this spot was even listed as one of the top three things to do in North Carolina by Love Exploring, a digital publisher that makes content about travel.

Nestled in the sand dunes between the pristine beach and marsh, reaching this spot requires about a 1.5-mile walk down the beach.

But for many, the visit has proven to be well worth the effort to get there.

Brunswick County's "top three" activity

Love Exploring listed a visit to the Kindred Spirit mailbox as a top three activity in North Carolina.

The Kindred Spirit mailbox is perched on the sand dunes on the Bird Island Reserve , right next to Sunset Beach.

The mailbox, which look

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