Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Outer Banks is best known for pristine beaches, hot summer days, and delicious seafood, but the OBX is so much more than meets the eye.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently ran a story highlighting many of the aspects that make the Outer Banks so unique…history, nature, entertainment, and the list goes on. Here are some great suggestions from the article:
Historic Lighthouses:
The Outer Banks is home to some of the most magnificent lighthouses on the East Coast. These lighthouses have served as a means of navigation and a beacon of hope for hundreds of years. Some of the famous lighthosues in the area are Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Pea Island, Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. All of these Lighthouses are free admission and will hope this week for the Easter Holiday
Wild Horses:
Colonial Spanish Mustangs have lived wild in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks since the arrival of colonists hundreds of years ago. The herd has since been relocated to prptect the herd from dangers. Since 1989, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund has raised money to protect these animals from harm. Something important to remember when seeing the horses is the fact that it is illegal to come within 50 feet of them.
The Lost Colony at Waterside Theater:
During the late 16th century, English settlers arrived on the Outer Banks with the goal of settleing the brave new world. After the colony was established unknown circumstances arose and the colony dissapeared. To honor the memory of the Lost Colony, an outdoor play is held at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, where the original settlement is located. The play has taken place since the 1930s. For more information call 252-473-3414 or visit www.thelostcolony.org
Wright Brothers National Memorial
The Outer Banks have witnessed many firsts, but this one made it onto the license plate: “First in Flight.” The dune in Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk where the famous flight took off in 1903 is still there, but it has shifted a few hundred feet since then due to constant winds. Vegetation was planted to keep the dune stable, and it’s now capped by a monument. There’s a museum filled with displays that tell the whole story — and then some — concerning the importance of what happened at this site. 252-441-7430, www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
