The image of Cape Hatteras Light on the cover of a 1981 issue shows how “swirling seas on the south side, immediately in front of the historic structure, have cut to within 100 feet of the lighthouse’s foundation.” A campaign to raise $1 million to move the lighthouse begins in late 1980; the project concludes in 1999 at a total cost of $11.8 million.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
