"AVON" North Carolina by ladyfisher

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the narrow strand of barrier islands known as North Carolina's Outer Banks stretches for more than 90 miles along the coast from Virginia's border down through Ocracoke and Portsmouth islands. Bordered by bodies of brackish water on the west (known as "sounds") and by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, these fragile islands are accessible by plane, boat, or by driving over one of only two bridges that provide links to the mainland. At the narrowest points, the islands are less than a half-mail wide, and in some areas, they extend out more than 20 miles east of the North Carolina mainland. Despite the apparent inaccessibility, the Outer Banks has historically been an alluring destinationAlthough today's year-round population barely tops 46,000 people, the area draws nearly 250,000 people each week during the height of the summer season. Many consider the area a vacation paradise, owing to its wide sandy beaches, unspoiled natural terrain, abundant clean water, and warm temperatures. Aside from the beach allure, recreational activities include swimming and watersports, the best surfing on the East Coast, world-class sport fishing, and world-class golf. And, since the town of Kitty Hawk is home to the world's first powered flight, the area is a magnet for aviators. It's a place where adventure is still possible, where romance thrives, and where tide charts, sea gulls, and wild ponies take precedence over convention and pretense.

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TropicGirl77 Aug 18, 2003 at 1:55 AM

WOW! I loved the history you added to your tips! I wouldn't mind visiting each of the lighthouses.
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Geoff_Wright Jul 22, 2002 at 3:52 PM

Excellent page. Great info and lovely photos
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budageza Mar 28, 2002 at 4:44 PM

What a great ifos!
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maur55 Jan 3, 2002 at 7:42 AM

I learned alot...thanks!!
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keeweechic Sep 17, 2001 at 11:41 AM

Gosh those are rough waters around the coast
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munchy Aug 28, 2001 at 10:40 PM

wonderful
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brdwtchr Aug 1, 2001 at 7:50 PM

I went fishing off the Outer Banks once myself.
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Petra1 Jul 31, 2001 at 11:56 AM

Beautiful page!
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S_R_NAIDU Jul 28, 2001 at 3:45 AM

Interesting and informative Page!!!
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DaKat Jul 23, 2001 at 5:06 PM

Terrific info and pics - great lighthouse shots!