Cape Hatteras Lighthouse North Carolina's has an abundance of natural wonders. Recently, a contest sponsored by Land for Tomorrow, an environmental coalition working to preserve the state's land and water resources, asked voters to nominate any landscape, natural feature, wildlife or plant life unique to NC that should be considered a natural wonder. Land for Tomorrow received over 3,000 votes and 200 nominations. A panel narrowed the 200 to 25, and voters determined the final 10. Of the final 10 natural wonders chosen, two are on the Outer Banks. … (0 comments)
hatteras: The Outer Banks is a Great Vacation Home Market
- 03/01/10 06:31 AM
The Outer Banks is a Great Vacation Home Market "The Good Life" The Outer Banks of North Carolina has become the prime east coast destination for vacationers to escape to the beach and relax. The OBX offers unique local appeal with historic relevance like the legends of Blackbeard the Pirate or the birth of aviation. The east coast is covered with resort towns that have become heavily populated, and most beach towns on the east coast are covered with shopping, high rise developments, parks and huge condo units. The Outer Banks has preserved its quaint charm throughout the years, and its unique feel … (0 comments)
hatteras: Outer Banks November Nor’Easter Recap
- 11/20/09 06:54 AM
Outer Banks November Nor’Easter Recap It’s unclear what name will be used to “coin” last week’s storm that wreaked havoc on the Outer Banks as it lives on in the minds of those effected; is it the “November nor’easter,” “Veteran’s Day nor’easter,” “Friday the 13th nor’easter,” “Nor’Ida”? November nor’easter seems to be the most widely used for now, so we’ll stick with that. What is clear, however, is that the storm (really two weather systems; a high to the north and a low to the south – remnants of tropical storm Ida) was the worst the area has seen in a few years … (0 comments)
hatteras: Outer Banks Scenic Byway Receives National Designation
- 10/19/09 08:19 AM
Outer Banks Scenic Byway Receives National Designation The Outer Banks Scenic Byway received national status on Friday as one of America’s Byways®, recognizing NC Highway 12 for its fascinating coastal heritage and unique natural landscapes. “The Outer Banks touch people in different ways. Part of that connection, whether it is to the beach, or the landscape, or to the memories made while vacationing here is inextricably linked to the drive,” explains Lee Nettles, managing director for the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. “When you round the curve of NC 12 and see Oregon Inlet and Hatteras Island for the first time, for example, … (0 comments)
2 Outer Banks Locations Chosen in Top 10 North Carolina Natural Wonders
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