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Shifting sand has been a constant force on the Outer Banks for centuries. Keeping the areas' main lifeline, Highway 12 above the sand remains a complicated challenge to those who manage the road. Before paving of the route in the 1950s, automobile traffic for the barrier islands was principally on the sand.
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28843
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Bob Podolak, a former cardiologist at the University of North Carolina medical school, and his wife Tina have homes in Buxton, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado. The Podolaks reflect on their experiences living in the Outer Banks and memories of the diverse local culture.
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Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 13 Issue 5, July 2012, p32-35, il, por Periodical Website
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15238
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Goerch details a car trip along the eastern edge of North Carolina from the tip of Currituck County down to Cape Hatteras. Along the way they take in the sights of shipwrecks, the Coast Guard service, ferry boats at Oregon Inlet, fishing in Currituck Sound, the lighthouse on the cape, and the quaint villages of Avon, Hatteras, and Duck.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 27, Dec 1939, p1-7, 22, map, f
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13893
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Different in many respects from any other section of North Carolina, the outer strip of coastal counties has an individuality and appeal that is all its own.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 3, June 1950, p3-5, 20, map
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18135
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Continuing his travels around the state, Goerch describes the things of interest he found on and near the Outer Banks, including Southport and Bald Head Island.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 26, Nov 1940, p1-5, 28, il, por
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25099
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A new series of trails is in the process of development along the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway. Each trail will have a different theme and will follow a variety of areas along the Byway. In addition, preparations for the annual Mountains to the Sea ride. This is a weeklong biking expedition that will stop in a variety of towns from Edenton to Manteo.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 3, Summer 2014, p28-29, il, por Periodical Website
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24438
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Bird watching is making a comeback on the shores of the Outer Banks. About 400 varieties of birds have been documented on the Outer Banks, and the Audubon Society’s Pine Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many of them.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 12, May 1993, p24-26, il
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23873
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From historic towns and ports to pristine beaches, Carteret County's Crystal Coast in the Southern Outer Banks presents the tourist with a wide variety things to do and places to go.
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12345
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N.C. Highway 12 runs through the Outer Banks for 148 miles. Harrison describes things to see and do along the route.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 78 Issue 1, June 2010, p114-120, 122, 124, 126, 128, , il Periodical Website
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9341
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Although they look unified on a map, the barrier islands known as the Outer Banks are part of three separate counties--Currituck, Dare, and Hyde. Wright describes the offerings travelers will find on a visit there.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 65 Issue 6, June 2007, p38, 40,, il
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35613
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Among what the Outer Banks was known for, Dean added to the list its saltwater fishing areas. To guide the fishing aficionado to a quality saltwater fishing experience, the author offered tips for best inlets, lodging, times of year and day, transport modes, and attire.
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New East (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 1 Issue 5, Nov/Dec 1973, p22-23
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25101
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The beaches of the Outer Banks are constantly changing as the waves reshape the land. By the turn of the next century, Ocracoke Island may even be underwater due to such changes. However, the constant transformation of the landscape does not take away from the beauty of the land, nor North Carolinians’ affection for it.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 11, April 2016, p154-156, 158-159, il Periodical Website
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36167
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The connection between a well known area of the Outer Banks and Beaufort County's capital was created physically. For many decades, ferries like the Bessie Virginia transported good between “Little Washington” and area known for its connection to Roanoke’s lost colony. It was also created emotionally, in the bonds between people interdependent on each other for survival.
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24659
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This article serves as a guide for tourists who wish to travel to the Northeast coastal region in North Carolina and focuses on cities such as Kill Devil Hills, the Outer Banks, and the Albemarle Sound.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 25 Issue 2, June 1957, p33-37, il
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12783
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No longer restricted as places to visit in the summer, beach resorts are becoming more popular as year round homes. The same social clubs, churches, and organizations available to inland folk are more available in beach towns, drawing in a larger number of semi-retired or retired persons. Specifically mentioning Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head, the author notes the downsides as well as benefits of living on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 22, Mar 1963, p8-9, 22, il, por
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