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 [...]
Outer Banks
If you’re traveling around North Carolina this fall, you may want to be on the lookout for these places. Take a photo of the road sign or community or site and send to me and I’ll post it. Devil’s Courthouse Kill Devil Hills (Outer Banks) Devils Branch (Swain County) Devils Nest Creek (Swain County) Hell’s Half [...]
If you’re looking for fun things to do this fall in the Carolinas, look no further: 1. Outer Banks Pirate Festival (NC) on September 13 – 15 is great for all ages. Learn about our fascinating pirate history though storytelling, reenactments and shows. FREE. www.outerbankspiratefestival.com 2. Taste of Charleston (SC) is brought to you by Southern [...]
Have you heard the news? Kiawah Island is the best, according to Coastal Living. Here is a list of their top ten beach communities: 1. Kiawah Island, SC 2. Naples, FL 3. Sausalito, CA 4. Lake Bluff, IL 5. Tiburon, CA 6. Laguna Beach, CA 7. Half Moon Bay, CA 8. Chatham, MASS 9. Jupiter, FL [...]
UPDATE! A few days ago I wrote a post about a new NPS regulation requiring permits for all ORVs to access OB beaches (see below). Soon thereafter, The Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance filed a lawsuit against the new regulation. The NPS says it was done to protect turtles, shore birds, and other wildlife. The [...]
