This is exciting news! Bodie Island Lighthouse has rarely been open to the public for many years and only to go into the base. That’s because it was too hazardous to climb the stairs, but a major $5 million renovation that included repairing the stairs took care of that problem. This lighthouse is roughly halfway [...]
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FRYING PAN SHOALS LIGHT TOWER (near Bald Head Island, NC) One of only a handful of Texas tower lights still in existence… FYI: Reserved weekends will accommodate up to 8 guests who will have the entire tower for their use. It can also be rented by your group or party for your special and unique [...]
My latest ghost book came out just a few days ago, Ghosts of the Carolinas for Kids. In addition to nineteen ghost stories, it has a discussion “All About Ghosts” which addresses: What do ghosts look like? What do we know about ghosts? How do you get rid of a ghost? When is the best [...]
Did you ever wish you had the opportunity to be a lighthouse keeper and spend the night at a real light station? Well, your wish has come true! The U.S. Lighthouse Society has partnered with Lighthouse Lodging establishments all over the country who are donating the opportunity to stay at their unique establishments. All you [...]
1. Holiday trip: CHRISTKINDLMARKT (Christmas Market) in Munich, Germany is one of the biggest and best yuletide celebrations in the world. Visitors will find beautiful handmade ornaments, crèche dolls, wooden toys, ornate candles and more. Seasonal activities, such as concerts and tree lightings, are abundant. www.muenchen-tourist.de. Another big festival held in Munich, OKTOBERFEST, is the [...]
Q1. How many NC and SC lighthouses still have fresnel lenses? Q2. What lighthouse is located closest to the Whalehead Club? Q3. What lighthouse has an elevator and A/C? Q4. What is the oldest lighthouse in the Carolinas? Q5. What was the last lighthouse to be taken out of service in the Carolinas? Q6. How [...]
Over near Siler City, there is a patch of ground where nothing will grow. What is it called? Devil’s Stomping Ground John Siler’s Haunted Ground Devil’s Courthouse Satan’s Tramping Ground What happened to the men who caused the horrific end to all those aboard ‘The Ship of Fire’? Died in a ship fire a few [...]
Ghost Investigation Groups Ghost Hunting Tips Ghost Hunting Equipment Ghost Investigation Groups Note: There are lots of other groups but I have only included For more information, do an online search for ghost groups and meetup groups in your area. ECHO (East Coast Hauntings Organization) has been around since 2001. They are headquartered in [...]
You can find ghosts all over the Carolinas, but some places have many more specters than others. For example, Charleston (SC) is full of ghosts. I’ve been asked during media interviews why some places are more haunted than others. I believe it is because some cities are so old that much has transpired over the [...]
Mother Nature reminded us who’s in charge when Hurricane Irene swept up the east coast recently. Many who live on the coast suffered tremendous storm damage, especially the Crystal Coast and lower Outer Banks. I saw incredible photos and news footage of the devastation to piers and NC 12, as well as homes and businesses damaged [...]
