Product Description

•North Carolina’s Outer Banks and Upper and Lower Coasts are full of enchantment, from the magical waters to the stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, and captivating lore. Author Zepke brings you: •History and heritage of coastal communities like Manteo’s Fort Raleigh, where Sir Walter Raleigh established settlements in 1585, and Kitty Hawk, the birthplace of modern aviation •Main sites and attractions like Cape Hatteras’s tallest lighthouse in the United States and Wilmington’s 230-block historic district •Complete listings of boat ramps, marinas, golf courses, and spots to practice unusual sports such as kitesurfing and hang gliding. •Little-known natural gems such as Bear Island’s Hammocks State Park and the Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #368970 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 254 pages

Customer Reviews

Not a guide book
Interesting book, but it is not a guide to the Carolina Coast, as it states in its introduction.

You will treasure this book
This has to be the most definitive information available about North Carolina's coast, including every island, town and community. It's incredible! Being a native North Carolinian I thought I knew a little something about coastal North Carolina, but when I opened Zepke's newly released book I was absolutely astounded by the depth and detail of her research. It has everything from history to fishing schedules, ghost tales to fun quizzes, interspersed throughout with fascinating tidbits of information.

As the author quips,"I did it for you", you'll surely smile, picturing her footprints left in every nook and cranny along the entire North Carolina coast. Close your eyes and you'll feel the wind on your face and the sand beneath your feet and marvel at the magic of this book.

Good Investment!
We bought this in a bookstore during our vacation and were so glad we did. As we visited places, we read what the book had to say about its history and historic sites. I really enjoyed the highlighted boxes filled with interesting trivia. The photos of what places used to look like were also helpful and interesting. Our family answered the quizzes found at the end of each section. As a middle school teacher, I am looking forward to using it as a reference for my classes. The Fun Ways to Learn, also found at the end of each section, will be especially helpful.