The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third lighthouse built in the Bodie Island area of the Outer Banks, North Carolina, in 1872. It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Bay side of a peninsula that is part of the first section of the Cape Hatteras National Preserve.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a United States national seashore which preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island.
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Spanning 1,000 feet (approximately 300 meters), Jennette's offers anglers the chance to catch a wide variety of fish. From grouper to flounder, from bluefin tuna to dolphins, Jennette's has it all. The shops on the 16,000-square-foot (approximately 1,270 square meter) pier offer refreshments, fishing gear, and souvenirs.
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high lighthouse located on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It flashes every 15 seconds and is visible at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles.
Located in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties, the refuge includes portions of the banks along the Scuppernong and Alligator Rivers. Visitors may observe a variety of wildlife, birds, natural vegetation and beauty. Facilities include restrooms, the Walter B. Jones, Sr. Center for the Sounds visitor center, free parking and picnic area.
Hatteras Island is a barrier island located off the coast of North Carolina. Separating the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Bay, the island runs parallel to the coastline, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras. Hatteras Island comprises seven villages, two lighthouses, and a national coastal preserve. The population was 4,322 in 2010.
Climbing the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a unique experience. The climb is self-paced and provides views from the tallest brick lighthouse in North America.
The Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, are renowned for conceiving and achieving powered, controlled flight. They conducted their historic experiments and made their first powered, controlled, and sustained flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Albemarle Bay is a major estuary on the North Carolina coast, situated at the confluence of a group of rivers, including the Chowan and Roanoke rivers. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Currituck Banks, a breakwater peninsula where the town of Kitty Hawk is located, on the eastern edge of the bay, and is part of the larger Outer Banks region.
The New River is an 80-kilometer (50-mile) long river in southeastern North Carolina. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is formed from the confluence of two smaller rivers, the North Fork New River (43 miles long) and the South Fork New River (72 miles long), which flow out of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Watauga and Ashe counties.
Figure Eight, measuring 1.5 km (5 miles) in length and 1,300 acres (approximately 1,220 ha), lies northeast of downtown Wilmington. It is surrounded by a series of smaller, unspoiled islands and the bustling resort town of Topsail Beach to the north, and by another coastal town on a barrier island to the south – the well-known Wrightsville Beach.
Buxton is a non-governmental community and a census-designated location on Hatteras Island (part of the Outer Banks) near Cape Hatteras. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina. Buxton had a population of 1,181 in 2020. Situated in the widest part of Hatteras Island, it is the largest community on Hatteras Island in both area and population.
Fort Macon State Park is a popular state park located on the eastern coast of North Carolina, near Atlantic Beach. The park is situated on Bogue Banks, a barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Macon was built as part of the Third System of US fortifications, and was preceded by Fort Hampton of the Second System.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Atlantic Beach is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina. Located on a beautiful breakwater island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Bogue Strait, it is one of five communities in the Bogue Banks. The population was 1,364 according to the 2020 census.
Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County, bordering the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Approximately 8 miles (13 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide, the island lies between the mainland and barrier islands near Nags Head. It is accessible by three bridges. The island's population was 6,724 in 2000.
Manteo is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, located on Roanoke Island. According to the 2020 census, the population was 1,602. It is the administrative center of Dare County. Manteo has many shops, restaurants, and popular attractions, especially its historic downtown area.
Rolesville is a town located in northeastern Wake County, North Carolina, on the outskirts of Raleigh, the county seat. It is the second oldest town in Wake County. Visitors will experience a warm, friendly atmosphere and a genuine community as they explore its lush green trails, parks, historical sites, and hidden underwater treasures. The population is 9,475 according to the 2020 census.
Dare County is the easternmost county in the state of North Carolina, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 36,915. The county seat is Manteo. Dare County lies in northeastern North Carolina along the Atlantic Ocean and stretches nearly 110 miles of coastline, known as the Outer Banks, with approximately 85 miles of continuous coastline.
Pamlico Bay is a large estuarine lagoon in North Carolina. As the largest lagoon along the northeastern coast of North America, it stretches 80 miles (130 km) long and is 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) wide. Pamlico Bay is home to a diverse range of fish species, including snapper, spotted trout, halibut, striped bass, barramundi, spotted mackerel, tuna, king mackerel, and blue mackerel.
