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In 1953, a 72-mile stretch of the Outer Banks from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island was set aside as the nation's first National Seashore. Today, most of Hatteras Island remains protected by that designation and is a one of the country's most visited National Parks. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore encompasses some of the most historic and environmentally fragile real estate in the world and is a paradox in many ways.



The Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci set foot on the beach here in the 16th Century. Four hundred years later, the wreckage of ships destroyed by German U-boats washed up on the same beaches. Blackbeard the Pirate once terrorized shipping from his base at Ocracoke. Today, the only terrifying aspect of a trip to that beautiful island is a wait at the ferry docks.

Wind and water shape the island's dunes and inlets, and yet a maritime forest at Buxton provides a calm oasis. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the nation, was nearly claimed by the Atlantic Ocean but was rescued in the nick of time in 1999 by moving the entire structure away from the sea.


But perhaps most importantly is the fact that Hatteras Island is one of the last places on earth where you can go on the Fourth of July weekend and stake out a stretch of beach to call your very own.

Boston Lyric Opera brings 'The Lighthouse' to JFK Boston Globe By Harlow Robinson In New England we love our lighthouses. Beacons of safety in the stormy dark, they adorn the jagged coastline like timeless monuments to our maritime history. But lighthouses, especially in the pre-automation era, also gave rise to ...

Historic Greenwich lighthouse shines again Greenwich Time The lighthouse and the 9/11 on Great Captains Island off the Greenwich coast, as seen in 2009. Situated on the eastern point of the island 1 1/2 miles off the Greenwich coast, the 51-foot granite and cast iron tower now features a 4-second flashing ...

Lighthouse keeper had his share of bad times Southgate News Herald But, as the word suggests, many lighthouses had a residence attached to the tower that sheltered a keeper and his family. Like the rest of us, they had to navigate a course through life's good and bad times. The history of one Detroit River lighthouse ...

A Lighthouse with a Twist, Trumbull Style Patch.com Raymond Swindon, a residential designer and a sculptor from Trumbull, created a lighthouse model that took fourth place in the Maritime Aquarium's 10th annual design contest. He won $300. "I wanted to create the appearance that the lighthouse was being ...

Future of Ontario lighthouses in jeopardy Wire Service Canada (press release) If a petition under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act is not received on or before May 29, 2011 Ontario lighthouses owned by the Government of Canada could be sold to the highest bidder or simply left to rot and fall down.

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Be A Great Lakes Lighthouse Keeper! WXYZ WXYZ - If you're ever had thoughts of living the dream of a more romantic era as a lighthouse keeper, perhaps your dreams can come true. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for people who want to work a couple of weeks as the ... You can be a Victorian-era lighthouse keeperWNEM Saginaw all 2 news articles »

Great ocean views at Cape Disappointment The Seattle Times By Brian J. Cantwell Waves crash against the rocks below the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. The Schasse family of Lacey takes the trail back from North Head Lighthouse toward the lightkeeper's quarters. Leading the way is Teague, 6, then Ty, 4, ... and more »

Hark, Mariners! Here are Five Lighthouses For Sale in the U.S. Curbed National (blog) People generally love living by the water, and pay for the privilege, but for the truly aquatically obsessed, there's no better trophy than owning that most livable of navigational aids, the lighthouse. Whether its on the ocean or a lake, a lighthouse ...

Hope for lighthouse stripes as firm offers to carry out work Eastbourne Today THE CAMPAIGN to save the Beachy Head Lighthouse stripes has been given a boost with the news a local firm has offered to repaint the iconic red and white stripes. Sussex Blast Cleaning, based in Hailsham, says it will put in a tender to carry out the ...

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Alappuzha lighthouse to celebrate 150 Year The Hindu The Alappuzha lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses on the south-west coast of the country, is preparing to celebrate its 150 year in an impressive way. Easily one of the most recognized and known landmarks of the coastal tourist town of Alappuzha ...

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Hatteras Island History Outer Banks Kill Devil Hill Kitty Hawk Duck Beaches Corolla Carolina Family Vacations Beach Currituck

In 1953, a 72-mile stretch of the Outer Banks from Nags Head to Ocracoke Island was set aside as the nation's first National Seashore. Today, most of Hatteras Island remains protected by that designation and is a one of the country's most visited National Parks. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore encompasses some of the most historic and environmentally fragile real estate in the world and is a paradox in many ways.



The Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci set foot on the beach here in the 16th Century. Four hundred years later, the wreckage of ships destroyed by German U-boats washed up on the same beaches. Blackbeard the Pirate once terrorized shipping from his base at Ocracoke. Today, the only terrifying aspect of a trip to that beautiful island is a wait at the ferry docks.

Wind and water shape the island's dunes and inlets, and yet a maritime forest at Buxton provides a calm oasis. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the nation, was nearly claimed by the Atlantic Ocean but was rescued in the nick of time in 1999 by moving the entire structure away from the sea.


But perhaps most importantly is the fact that Hatteras Island is one of the last places on earth where you can go on the Fourth of July weekend and stake out a stretch of beach to call your very own.

Lighthouse keeper had his share of bad times Southgate News Herald But, as the word suggests, many lighthouses had a residence attached to the tower that sheltered a keeper and his family. Like the rest of us, they had to navigate a course through life's good and bad times. The history of one Detroit River lighthouse ...

Future of Ontario lighthouses in jeopardy Wire Service Canada (press release) If a petition under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act is not received on or before May 29, 2011 Ontario lighthouses owned by the Government of Canada could be sold to the highest bidder or simply left to rot and fall down.

A Lighthouse with a Twist, Trumbull Style Patch.com Raymond Swindon, a residential designer and a sculptor from Trumbull, created a lighthouse model that took fourth place in the Maritime Aquarium's 10th annual design contest. He won $300. "I wanted to create the appearance that the lighthouse was being ...

Hark, Mariners! Here are Five Lighthouses For Sale in the U.S. Curbed National (blog) People generally love living by the water, and pay for the privilege, but for the truly aquatically obsessed, there's no better trophy than owning that most livable of navigational aids, the lighthouse. Whether its on the ocean or a lake, a lighthouse ...

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You can be a Victorian-era lighthouse keeper WNEM Saginaw Entertainment News from AP By Craig McMorris, TV5 Anchor/Reporter - bio | email Those who have longed to experience the slow pace and the romance of the Victorian era can try their hand at being the lighthouse keeper at one of Michigan's state parks ... Be A Great Lakes Lighthouse Keeper!WXYZ all 2 news articles »

Great ocean views at Cape Disappointment The Seattle Times By Brian J. Cantwell Waves crash against the rocks below the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. The Schasse family of Lacey takes the trail back from North Head Lighthouse toward the lightkeeper's quarters. Leading the way is Teague, 6, then Ty, 4, ... and more »

Hope for lighthouse stripes as firm offers to carry out work Eastbourne Today THE CAMPAIGN to save the Beachy Head Lighthouse stripes has been given a boost with the news a local firm has offered to repaint the iconic red and white stripes. Sussex Blast Cleaning, based in Hailsham, says it will put in a tender to carry out the ...

Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 3, 2012 TCPalm 13: Lighthouses Along the Gulfstream: Past, Present & Future, Annie Potts, director of Bahamas Lighthouse Preservation Society. Feb. 27: Underwater Moments — Bringing the Underwater World into Focus, JD & Valerie Gaynor. Mar. and more »

The Hindu

Alappuzha lighthouse to celebrate 150 Year The Hindu The Alappuzha lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses on the south-west coast of the country, is preparing to celebrate its 150 year in an impressive way. Easily one of the most recognized and known landmarks of the coastal tourist town of Alappuzha ...

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Newtown Duo Wins Lighthouse Contest Patch.com Two Newtown women will receive $1500 after being crowned winners of model lighthouse contest in Norwalk. By Hoa Nguyen Two Newtown women were named winners of a 10th annual model lighthouse contest after their creation garnered the most votes at the ... MILAN: Local residents share fascination with lighthousesHeritage Newspapers Deadline looming to save our lighthousesThe Guardian Charlottetown all 3 news articles »

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 Sailing Lessons The Carolinas  Currituck Beaches History  Corolla and Currituck Beach  Outer Banks History  Duck History  Kitty Hawk History  Kill Devil Hill History  Nags Head History  Manteo and Roanoke Island History  Hatteras Island History  Ocracoke History  sailing alantic