Digging holes in the sand is a popular past time on the beach, and can be great fun for kids of all ages. But common sense needs to come into play when folks are digging: be careful not to dig too deep and be sure to fill in the hole or holes before you leave… Continue reading the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
Tag: Cape Hatteras National Seashore
beach access vs bird nesting update #998
We’ve all been following these beach closure stories on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands seemingly FOREVER. In this latest update on this ongoing battle, it appears that a compromise between nature and beachgoers may be in sight. Check out the deets in this great article by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. “A pair of amorous oystercatchers prevented beach… Continue reading beach access vs bird nesting update #998
outer banks honor for first men to map the area
Before the first roads criss-crossed the Outer Banks, before the first navigation chart of the Graveyard of the Atlantic could be created, the area had to be mapped. Writing for the Island Free Press, Catherine Kozak tells the story of the first survey team and how that remarkable legacy is being remembered. “At the gateway… Continue reading outer banks honor for first men to map the area