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North Carolina and Old Christmas

 Although there are Old Christmas observances held across the State of North Carolina, the Outer Banks region of North Carolina is best known for holding on to their Old Christmas traditions. Rodanthe is...

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OBX Fishing: Physical Therapy for a Broken Arm

As much as I was shocked and dismayed at the prospect of surgery for my broken arm, I was almost as upset at my post-surgery follow-up when my doctor mentioned "physical therapy." Again my first thoughts were...

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The Gravesite Of Carrie Near Washington North Carolina 76

True North Carolina Ghost Stories

The Gravesite Of Carrie Near Washington North Carolina Downtown Washington North Carolina A little girl named Carrie has been haunting the roads leading east out of Washington North Carolina for well over a...

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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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I haven't been lucky enough to see a NC gator - this one was in SC.74

Alligators in North Carolina

Alligators have made a comeback in North Carolina after almost being eradicated in the early twentieth century. The beasts have been sighted as far north as the Great Dismal Swamp near the VA/NC border. ...

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Don't be Troll Bait: Learn How to Lurk!

I've noticed a fair number of Hubbers saying their farewells to HubPages lately thanks to negative experiences on the Forums. It makes me sad, just like it makes me sad when, for similar reasons, a member...

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Banker Ponies: Wild Horses of the Outer Banks

North Carolina's Outer Banks is home to about four hundred wild horses that roam free in some parts of the popular resort area. The Banker Horse is a tough breed that has survived hurricanes, scorching heat,...

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - A True American Landmark

As one of the most recognizable symbols of North Carolina, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse continues to provide a beacon of light from the Outer Banks, near the town of Buxton, NC. The Outer Banks are...

2 comments    travel beach north carolina
Folly Beach South Carolina, Just A Few Miles From Charleston SC71

The Carolinas & The Souheast

Folly Beach South Carolina, Just A Few Miles From Charleston SC Carolinas Beach & Water Sports Life's a beach when you come to the Carolinas. Sunbathe on the beaches of North Carolina's outer banks, build...

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hatteras Lighouse, an icon of the Outer Banks.  (photo copyright Donna Campbell Smith)66

Planning Your Outer Banks Vacation

North Carolina’s Outer Banks offers 100 miles of coastline. To get the most of your Outer Banks vacation you need to do some pre-planning. The Dare County Tourism Board makes it easy to plan your vacation...

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