The Outer Banks of North Carolina

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April 17th 2007

Published: April 17th 2007

As an NSE (National Student Exchange) student to UNC Wilmington, I got the priviledge of going on a trip with all of my fellow exchangers from across the U.S. to the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks is one of the most amazing beachside, tourist attractions in North Carolina. It spans for hundreds of miles and is made of a couple of islands...one of which (Ocracoke) is only accessible by ferry or plan... Read Full Entry

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Kari J. Dammerman

kjdammerman

PhD/Fish Biologist working for Washington State as the regional Chinook salmon weir coordinator. Currently residing in Vancouver, WA (the OTHER Vancouver...across from Portland). Michigan State Zoology Grad Alum class of 2015 and life-long Spartan sports fanatic. Girlfriend/Partner of an amazing 911 dispatcher that saves lives every day. Servant of two handsome rescue pups named after beer, Oberon and Guinness. Born and raised in Idaho so fishing and hunting are a must when the seasons are open. Love traveling and exploring. Avid hiker and IPA drinker which is why I gravitated back to the Paci... full info

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Portsmouth Village 10

Part of the NSE group walking towards the Portsmouth Beach which was a mile or two from the Life-serving station. (Photo taken by a innocent witness at the beach that we begged to take this picture on about 6 different cameras).

Portsmouth Village 11

My absolute favorite house in the whole village because it had its own private dock and was at a beautiful spot. This house belonged to Henry Pigott - the mailcarrier, handyman and friend to all, and the last male resident of the village.

Portsmouth Village 12

Most of the NSE group with the Forest Service Lady in the middle. She randomnly spends nights on the island and in the village all by herself. (Photo taken by the NSE Coordinator, Sean Ahlum)

Ocracoke Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse...see the "off-centeredness" on the top?

ferry ride number 2

The curious followers on the ferry ride to Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras lighthouse (with the brewing storm clouds in the background). I got soaked through taking this picture but it was worth it.

German U-boat model

Model of the German U-boats that attacked the waters off the Outer Banks area in the '40's.

Civil War

Picture in the Museum of the Civil War battles for Hatteras and Roanoke Island. This particular battle refers to "Fort Defiance"

Bodie Island lighthouse

Beautiful lighthouse that in on my Verizon Wireless cell phone screensaver when I turn it on. This was a beautiful spot but again, I got soaked for this picture too.

Wright brothers museum

Reconstructed aircraft based on the Wright brother's design at Kitty Hawk.

Wright brothers museum 2

Charles Lindbergh painting -- one of the founders of aviation.

Wright brothers museum 3

Amelia Earhart -- she was amazing...just wish we knew what had happened to her when her plane went down.

Wright brothers museum 4

The Wright brothers: Orville and Wilbur

Wright brothers museum 5

An old picture of the original plane to first fly by the Wright brothers.

Wright brothers museum 6

A description of the first day that flying took place...December 17, 1903.

Wright brothers museum 7

The monument that has Wilbur and Orville's names and what looks like wings engraved into both sides. It stands on a hill overlooking the runway where they first flew their plane almost 104 years ago.

18th April 2007

April Ann
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WOW
Super cool Bugg.. I can't believe history back east. I wanna go and explore. Im glad you had a good time :)

23rd April 2007

Mimi & Bob
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We really enjoyed traveling with you up the Outer Banks. I (Bob) am originally from NC and I have never seen those sites. Keep up the good work.

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