Coastal North Carolina

by Zepke, Terrance

• ISBN13: 9781561642984
• ISBN10: 1561642983
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr Inc

Summary

North Carolina's coast is full of enchantment, from its magical waters to its stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. Coastal North Carolina has been host to many different people over the years. It has developed from Native American hunting grounds, to summer retreats of colonial planters, to private playgrounds for the rich and elusive, to vacation spots sought after by millions of tourists every year. Isn't it time you join those who have fallen under the spell? Book jacket.

Author Biography

Terrance Zepke loves the Carolinas, ghost stories, lighthouses, and pirates. She lives part-time in each of the Carolinas and travels the world writing and photographing

Table of Contents

1 OUTER BANKS
Introduction	viii
Fast Facts	2	(2)
Islands and Towns	4	(1)
1. Knotts and Mackay Islands	4	(4)
History	4	(3)
Sites and Attractions	7	(1)
2. Northern Beach Communities	8	(18)
History	8	(14)
Carova	9	(1)
Swan Beach	9	(1)
Corolla	10	(2)
Sanderling	12	(1)
Duck	13	(1)
Southern Shores	14	(1)
Kitty Hawk	15	(1)
Kill Devil Hills	16	(2)
Colington	18	(2)
Nags Head	20	(2)
Sites and Attractions	22	(4)
3. Roanoke Island	26	(11)
History	27	(4)
Manteo	28	(1)
Wanchese	29	(2)
Sites and Attractions	31	(3)
Nearby Towns	34	(3)
4. Bodie Island	37	(4)
History	36	(1)
Sites and Attractions	37	(4)
5. Hatteras Island	41	(11)
History	41	(6)
Rodanthe	43	(1)
Waves	43	(1)
Salvo	43	(1)
Avon	44	(1)
Buxton	44	(1)
Frisco	45	(1)
Hatteras Village	45	(2)
Sites and Attractions	47	(5)
6. Ocracoke Island	52	(47)
History	52	(4)
Sites and Attractions	56	(4)
Recreational Activities and Sports	60	(8)
Nature Preserves, Sanctuaries, and Parks	68	(7)
Strange Tales and Ghosts	75	(5)
Traditions	80	(8)
Test Your Knowledge	88	(11)
2 CRYSTAL COAST
Introduction	99	(1)
Fast Facts	100	(2)
Islands and Towns	102	(1)
7. Beaufort	102	(8)
History	102	(3)
Sites and Attractions	105	(3)
Nearby Towns	108	(2)
8. Morehead City	110	(3)
History	110	(2)
Sites and Attractions	112	(1)
9. Hackers Island	113	(2)
History	113	(1)
Sites and Attractions	114	(1)
10. Cape Lookout National Seashore	115	(7)
History	115	(6)
Core Banks	116	(1)
Shackleford Banks	116	(5)
Sites and Attractions	121	(1)
11. Portsmouth Island	122	(4)
History	122	(3)
Sites and Attractions	125	(1)
12. Bogue Banks	126	(5)
History	126	(4)
Atlantic Beach	126	(1)
Pine Knoll Shores	127	(1)
Indian Beach	128	(1)
Salter Path	128	(1)
Emerald Isle	129	(1)
Sites and Attractions	130	(1)
13. Bear Island and Swansboro	131	(6)
History	131	(6)
14. Miscellaneous Islands	137	(30)
Recreational Activities and Sports	141	(7)
Nature Preserves, Sanctuaries, and Parks	148	(4)
Strange Tales and Ghosts	152	(2)
Traditions	154	(7)
Test Your Knowledge	161	(6)
3 LOWER COAST
Introduction	167	(1)
Fast Facts	168	(3)
Islands and Towns	171	(1)
15. Topsail	171	(3)
History	171	(3)
Sites and Attractions	174	(1)
16. Wilmington	174	(11)
History	174	(4)
Sites and Attractions	178	(4)
Theatre in Wilmington	182	(2)
Nearby	184	(1)
17. Zeke's Island	185	(1)
18. Figure Eight Island	186	(4)
19. Harbor Island	190	(4)
History	190	(3)
Wrightsville Beach	190	(1)
Shell Island	191	(2)
Sites and Attractions	193	(1)
20. Masonboro Island	194	(2)
21. Pleasure Island	196	(5)
History	196	(3)
Carolina Beach	196	(2)
Kure Beach	198	(1)
Sites and Attractions	199	(2)
22. Bald Head Island	201	(3)
History	201	(2)
Sites and Attractions	203	(1)
23. Southport	204	(4)
History	204	(2)
Sites and Attractions	206	(2)
24. Oak Island	208	(3)
History	208	(1)
Caswell Beach	209	(1)
Yaupon Beach	209	(1)
Long Beach	209	(1)
Sites and Attractions	209	(2)
25. South Brunswick Islands	211	(31)
History	211	(2)
Holden Beach	211	(1)
Ocean Isle	212	(1)
Sunset Beach	212	(1)
Sites and Attractions	213	(1)
Nearby	214	(3)
Recreational Activities and Sports	217	(6)
Nature Preserves, Sanctuaries, and Parks	223	(3)
Strange Tales and Ghosts	226	(3)
Traditions	229	(6)
Test Your Knowledge	235	(7)
Additional Resources	242	(5)
Index	247	(5)
Photo Credits	252