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North Carolina: Places Worth Visiting86

North Carolina: Places Worth Visiting

Coastal Jockey’s Ridge State Park is located near Nag’s Head. The sand dunes are the highest on the eastern seaboard reaching a maximum of 130’. These dunes are an unbelievable place to walk and the views from the top are excellent. Time...

6 comments    asheville wilmington
Wandering and Recreating across the US Part 177

Wandering and Recreating across the US Part 1

My many adventures After searching and reading other Hubs it reminded me just how much of some states I have explored and enjoyed. I've decided to start a series of articles based on themes, either an entire article on one state, one trip or a...

4 comments    north carolina asheville part
You Can Fly! Hang Gliding at Jockeys Ridge, Nags Head, NC73

You Can Fly! Hang Gliding at Jockeys Ridge, Nags Head, NC

These words introduced the beginner hang gliding training film at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, the largest and oldest hang gliding school in the world. And it's true. You can fly. I did, and so can anyone...

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The Outer Banks, A Vacation to Remember65

The Outer Banks, A Vacation to Remember

All roads lead to The Outer Banks Having lived in NC for all but two years of my life, it might surprise anyone to know that I had never visited the Outer Banks, an area ripe with history and the best perk of all, the Atlantic Ocean. Finally,...

3 comments    squirrels lizards nags head
Jockey's Ridge State Park67

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Adults wait anxiously for their turn to take flight on a multi colored hang glider which soars gracefully through the constant breeze atop the huge mound of sand. Children dream of being kings or queens as...

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