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A Lighthouse Tour of the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Take a driving tour of lighthouses of the Outer Banks on your next North Carolina vacation. Visit the five historic restored lighthouses on the barrier islands and still have time to enjoy the beaches, shopping and great seafood restaurants of North Carolina's Outer Banks (OBX).
32 commentsThe Elizabethan Gardens
What comes to mind when most visitors are asked about the Outer Banks is the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the clean sandy beaches, or the historic lighthouses that dot the coast. Few would answer...
0 commentsNC Outer Banks: More than Just a Vacation Beach Destination
In planning a trip to the beach, vacationers think about the weather, ocean currents, swimming, fishing, sunbathing, boating--a long list of outdoor activities. But after the sunburn sets in, the most...
15 commentsNorth Carolina Cycling - The Mountains to the Sea Route 2
When the first hint of fall weather reaches North Carolina, thousands take to their bikes along the state's many cycle paths, trails, and roadways. North Carolina is considered to be a very cycle-friendly state. Below is a profile of the western...
2 commentsThe Outer Banks: Most Popular Tourist Attraction in North Carolina
North Carolina's Outer Banks has it all - pristine beaches, great fishing, history, museums, wonderful food and lodging, and entertainment. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a vacation spot for the entire family, or even if you are...
2 commentsFestival Park, Manteo, NC
England’s first attempt to colonize the New World occurred on an island named Roanoke on the coast of North Carolina in the sixteenth century. The mystery of the disappearance of the colony is one of the most popular stories in American History,...
1 commentWriting: The Solitary Life Doesn't Have to Be Lonely
We hear a lot about writing being a solitary life. I suppose it can be but I have found in the writing life a sense of comradeship among other writers, booksellers, teachers, children, and people I have met while researching and interviewing. Maybe...
3 commentsQuiche Recipes
Once upon a time I had a co-worker who had chickens. Since she lived alone, her chickens laid more eggs than she could use, so she shared her extras with me. Well, I lived alone, too, so I looked for egg recipes. I did an Internet search for quiche...
3 commentsRoanoke Island Aquarium
Get up close and personal with a shark. Smile at an alligator. Pet a sting ray. Roanoke Island is one of three NC aquariums. It was first opened in 1976. In 1998 it closed for expansion and renovations, re-opened in 2000. It has thousands of...
1 commentThe Island Farm, A New Outer Banks Attraction
Regular visitors to the Outer Banks who have seen all the sites can enjoy a new park on Roanoke Island in historic Manteo. Island Farm is a living history site taking us back to the mid 1800s to learn about life down on the farm. Island Farm has...
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