Tag: wildlife
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Carolina Beach State Park (New Hanover County, North Carolina)
Overview: On November 9, 2008, my husband and I made a delightful stop at Carolina Beach State Park, a 761-acre park located in Carolina Beach on Pleasure Island in New Hanover County, North Carolina. The park offers a number of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. If you’re looking to learn more about…
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Eno River State Park – Few’s Ford & the Buckquarter Creek Trail (Durham, North Carolina)
Eno River State Park – Few’s Ford & the Buckquarter Creek Trail (Durham, NC) On Labor Day, my family (husband and grandparents-to-be) and I hiked the Buckquarter Creek Trail, located in the western portion of Eno River State Park at the Few’s Ford entrance. This is a great trail to hike with friends and family,…
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Lake Mattamuskeet & Swanquarter NWR (Hyde County, North Carolina)
On Sunday, my husband and I took a road trip to one of North Carolina’s hottest spots for winter birds: Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. Located about 200 miles east of the Triangle in Hyde County, Lake Mattamuskeet is North Carolina’s largest natural lake. It’s also very shallow and nutrient-rich, providing food for thousands of…
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