Across its beaches and barrier islands, estuaries and eastern marshes, North Carolina’s Coastal Plain is rich with history and natural diversity. Two biology professors combine decades of research in a guide to our wonderful wetlands.
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Bearing Down
Once a symbol of the mountain woods, black bears are now thriving — and eating well — on the Coastal Plain.
Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
13 Towns Before the Shore
These towns are buoyed by their proximity to water — river, sound, bay — yet they’re far enough from the ocean that you won’t find sand in your shoes. Here, 13 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.