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Articles related to "Outer Banks"
North Carolina's Outer Banks The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. Steve Strother takes time off from riding the Atlantic waves to describe the coast's unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal of America's first settlers and Blackbeard! north carolina • blackbeard • nags head • kitty hawk • kill devil hills
North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 2 This article is part 2 of a two part series detailing the highlights of family vacationing in the Outer Banks coastal area of North Carolina. In Part 2 I focus on additional parks and natural areas as well as three shopping highlights. outer banks • beach • ocean • tide • tides
North Carolina's Outer Banks: Fun for the Whole Family - Part 1 The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands in the Atlantic Ocean off of North Carolina's coast. With a unique combination of natural beauty, man made charm, and historic appeal these islands offer an ideal location for a family summer vacation. outer banks • beach • ocean • tide • tides
North Carolina's Outer Banks A review of North Carolina's Outer Banks as a family destination, featuring Jockey State Park outer banks • wright brothers • lost colony • north carolina • outer banks travel tips
Ocracoke Island: A Magical Adventure Ocracoke Island, the most difficult to reach of the North Carolina Outer Banks barrier islands is a unique place to visit. In this article I discuss the effects of this magical place on me even years after my last visit. ocracoke • north • carolina • barrier • island
A Day on Ocracoke Island Ocracoke Island is little more than a strip of sand outlining the North Carolina coast, but this small barrier island has a lot to offer. ocracoke island • ocracoke village • outer banks • barrier islands • cape hatteras national seashore
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location. lighthouses carolina • north carolina • carolina travel • ocean • ships
Hauntings: Outer Banks of North Carolina - Part I I was a teenager when I read about how Nags Head got its name. Early settlers on the island were having a bad time. Crops had been poor and they needed money to buy seeds and provisions. They prayed. If a ship was doomed to run aground, let it be there. They did not want to cause a shipwreck, but if one was going to happen, let it be there. As fate had it, a ship ran aground and they would have what they needed for survival. Then some unscrupulous folks got the idea of attaching lanterns to horses’ necks and walking them on the beach. Ships’ captains thought they were farther out at sea because the lights appeared to be other ships and, relying on this, they ran aground and were pillaged. Legend has it that Blackbeard came up with the idea. This article is about Blackbeard and the ghost ship of Diamond Shoals. The Outer Banks of North Carolina are said to be haunted. Psychic phenomena or legend? paranormal • ghosts • outer banks • north carolina history • blackbeard
Hauntings: Outer Banks of North Carolina - Part II The Outer Banks of North Carolina are said to be haunted. Psychic phenomena or legend? In Part I, I wrote about Blackbeard and ghostly phenomena associated with him and about the ghost ship of Diamond Shoals. This article is about The Crissie Wright, a ship and her tragic fate, the lost colony of Roanoke and very few bits about ghostly phenomena. Despite my extensive library and Internet searches, I have not found much else about paranormal activity on the Outer Banks and would love to go there and investigate when I visit my family. Paranormal research is difficult. I have found websites that have stories of haunted places that are not true. They are either urban legends or a writer’s imagination. I have found that there are sites that appear to copy these from other sites and perpetuate them. This article is a bit of a departure from the ones I usually write about because the major thrust is the mystery of history, the lost colony of Roanoke, yet, is, in a way, paranormal in that colonies do not normally disappear without a trace. paranormal • ghosts • outer banks • north carolina history • cape hatteras lighthouse
Lighthouses of the Outer Banks Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home. outer banks • lighthouses • bodie island • corolla • cape hatteras
National Wildlife Refuges are Worth Supporting National Wildlife Refuge System, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, environment, North Carolina Outer Banks national wildlife refuge system • pea island national wildlife refuge • environment • north carolina outer banks
Pet Friendly Inns Outer Banks, NC The Outer Banks of North Carolina are barrier islands on the Atlantic. Pet friendly hotels welcome Fido or Fifi along when traveling to this beach front getaway. pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • outer banks nc.north carolina beaches • nags head • cape hatteras lighthouse
Sanderling Resort and Spa, Duck, Outer Banks, NC Low season is the perfect time to experience the pampering of a spa vacation at Sanderling Resort and Spa, indisputably the most luxurious spot in the Outer Banks. sanderling resort and spa • duck outer banks nc • luxury inn north carolina • shore spa vacations • spa package
Going to the Outer Banks, N.C.? Then Savor the Food at the Black Pelican If you're headed for the Outer Banks this year, treat yourself to a meal or two at the Black Pelican, where you'll find delicious seafood, swesome wood-fired gourmet pizzas--and dedecant desserts. outer banks • north carolina • black pelican restaurant; wright brothers; 100th a • north carolina restaurants • kitty hawk
North Carolina's Water Worlds A review of water activities for kids on North Carolina's Outer Banks outer banks • north carolina aquarium • water worlds • graveyard of the atlantic • roanoke island
Carolina Clam Chowder Recipe A hearty clam chowder is a great way to end a day at the beach or to bring back memories of clamming and cooking up the catch. carolina clam chowder • clam chowder recipe • getting clam meat out shells • outer banks north carolina • clams buried
Cedar Island: A Photographic Essay Cedar Island, a locale that borders Pimlico Sound across from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is a place where I crossed over into that twilit border between past and present, self and other, being and nonbeing. On my photographic expedition there and on the Outer Banks, I discovered many aspects of self as both an artist and a spirtual being. caring for the soul • caring • soul • cedar island • photographic essay
Family Beach Vacations It's the classic family vacation. We've all done it. The family beach vacation. Still, not all beaches are created equal. Some beaches cater more to rowdy 18-year-olds for Beach Week. Some are a little too quiet to keep the kids entertained. Here are the best family beach vacations, each one a beach destination that is ideal for both parents and kids. family travel • beaches • destinations • best • top
Regal Beauty Rules on Roanoke Is While at North Carolina's Outer Banks - journey to the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island for an oasis of natural splendor at the site of one of history's mysteries. outer banks • elizabethan • gardens • lost colony • virginia dare
The Golden Age of Piracy For forty years from around 1690 until 1730, the most famous pirates sailed the High Seas. Writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J. M. Barrie, painters like Howard Pyle, and Hollywood in films like Captain Blood made these pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy immortal. They, themselves, were legends in their own time. golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • buccaneers • blackbeard
Vacation in Nags Head, N. Carolina Are you going to Nags Head, N. Carolina this summer? Find out what fun family attractions are in store for you. nags head vacation • nags head nc • nags head activities • nags head attractions • sand dunes
North Carolina’s Other Lighthouses Mention lighthouses and North Carolina and images of the Cape Hatteras' spiraling black and white come to mind. Here are the state's other beacons. lighhouses • cape hatteras • bodie island • orcacoke • roanoke island
North Carolina Beach Weddings If you're considering an outdoor wedding in North Carolina, there is no better place than the Beach. Without spending a fortune, your dream can be a reality. outer banks weddings • north carolina wedding locations • weddings in emerald isle • weddings in atlanticbeach • weddings in pine knoll shores
Folklore From the Carolinas Wherever a road leads in one of the Carolinas, one will find unusual and entertaining folklore, perhaps even a Hag or Haint. In fact, on any foggy night in North Carolina's Outer Banks, at Nags Head, one can see Blackbeard as he heads toward the nearest pub... folktale • south • south • hag • haint
Carolina Bird Watching If you are a nature lover then you probably love birds. With over 400 bird species, the Carolinas offer a wide variety of bird watching opportunities. bird • birds • nature • bird watching • birder
From Sea to Shining Sea A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web. sea to shining sea • special marine areas • eez • marine waters • us waters
Jessica McLean: Designed to Dream I had no idea when I woke up today that I would stumble upon an eclectic and moving album that would surprise and inspire me. Jessica McLean really snuck up on me. jessica mclean • designed to dream • nick mclean • christian pop • tom jones guitar
Centennial Anniversary of First Flight Starts in 2002 A year-long celebration of the Wright brother's first flight is being planned across the nation. wright brothers • kitty hawk
A Carolinas Nature Experience Wishlist: Part 1 There are so many wonderful nature experiences that are possible in North and South Carolina. In this article, which will be part of a series, my mind turns to thoughts of nature experiences I have not yet had the fortune to experience. Here I discuss three unique Carolinas nature experiences I hope to one day witness. nature • fun • wolf • wolves • loggerhead turtle
DMB Live on Your Radio! There is going to be a free DMB concert on the air this weekend! Check out what stations are playing the show. dmb dave matthews band concert free radio live
Good News About Brown Pelicans brown pelicans • pelicans • threatened species • endangered species • salton sea
Jessica McLean Interview One listen to Jessica McLean's "Designed to Dream" and you know the girl is herself dreaming large and in technicolor. jessica mclean • designed to dream • jewel • indie.arie • fleetwood mac
Memorial Garden to Diana, Princess of Wales We visit a very special and inspiring play area or childrens garden created in London as part of the Memorial Garden to Diana, Princess of Wales. children's play area at the memorial garden to dia • princess of wales kensington gardens orme square g
Pet Friendly Hotels Hilton Head SC Hilton Head Island, on the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina is an outstanding beach destination. Stay at a pet friendly hotel and bring the family dog or cat on vacation pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • hilton head island • south carolina • atlantic ocean
The Gray Man of Edisto Marsh The Gray Ghost of Edisto Marsh is as real as the eternal ebb and flow of the tide. ghosts • legends • folklore • tales • america
Wonders of Wilmington Abound Looking for a destination which will please every interest and age group? Your quest needs to include Wilmington NC's Carolina and Kure Beaches! carolina beach • kure beach • north carolina aquarium • ft fisher • loggerhead turtles
Beverly's Hillbilly Possum Beverly's Hillbilly Opossum Dinner is a true folk meal fit for a king. recipes • native americans • cooking • mammals • southern food
Giving Thanks During this traditional month of giving thanks, take a moment to reflect on those less fortunate. thanksgiving • hurricane floyd • north carolina • flood victims • contributions
Journey to Sedona, Part II The journey continues. Join me as we continue our adventure into the World of wonders in Sedona.
My Daffodil Garden, 4th Week in April My daffodil garden in the 4th week in April is down to the late varieties, with a strong showing from my division 3, short cupped daffodils. There are two daffodil shows as the show season raps up for the year. daffodils • narcissus • showing daffodils • growing bulbs • growing daffodils
Outdoor Recreation Web Sites This article points to some of the outdoor recreation site information available on the web. Wherever you live, it looks like there are government recreation areas close enough for you to enjoy. This outdoor recreation • national parks • hiking • climbing • camping
Roanoke Island Preserves 400 Years of American History Roanoke Island was the site of the first attempt at English colonization in what would become the United States. That attempt failed when the settlers vanished without a trace and became known as The Lost Colony. lost colony • roanoke island • fort raleigh • waterside theatre • manteo
Sad "Message" Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn, and Paul Newman star in a bittersweet romantic movie based on Nicolas Sparks' bestseller, "Message in a Bottle." message in a bottle • kevin costner • robin wright penn • paul newman • movie
Snorkel and Dive the Florida Keys Vacation fun in the Florida Keys, snorkel and dive your way over 100 miles along America's tropical paradise. scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba • skin diving
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale was developed by Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson to estimate property damage and flooding caused by a hurricane with wind speed saffir-simpson hurricane scale • herbert saffir • robert simpson • category five hurricane • hurricane katrina
Thanksgiving Cornucopia of Murder Thanksgiving Day mysteries mysteries • thanksgiving • cozy • holiday
Croatoan & Roanoke What happened at Roanoke...what was Croatoan and why was this name carved on a tree in the middle of the abandoned settlement. croatoan • roanoke • manteo • governor john white • sir walter raleigh |
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