Record #:

5895

Author(s):

Jenkins, Greg

Abstract:

State parks in North Carolina were visited by a record 13.2 million people in 2002, according to statistics from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. This represents an increase of 5 percent over 2001 and a 160 percent increase during the last twenty years. The top park in attendance was Kerr Lake, with 1,574,188 visitors.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 7, July 2003, p33, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Parks--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

5896

Author(s):

Riddle, Larry

Abstract:

Riddle discusses the ongoing archaeological research that seeks to determine if the wreckage found in Beaufort Inlet is Blackbeard's legendary ship Queen Anne's Revenge.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 7, July 2003, p2-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blackbeard, d. 1718; QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE (Ship)

Record #:

5897

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

William B. Umstead Park, located in Wake County ten miles west of Raleigh, covers 5,439 acres and is often called the \"Central Park of the Triangle.\" Nickens discusses the history and development of the park and the activities that attract people to it.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 7, July 2003, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Parks--Wake County

Record #:

5899

Author(s):

Powell, Chris

Abstract:

A powerful hurricane created Oregon Inlet in 1846. Throughout its existence the inlet has been known as the East Coast's most dangerous maritime passageway. Just keeping it open today for charter, commercial, and recreational boats is a challenge for local, state, and federal officials. Powell discusses what is being done to keep this doorway to the Atlantic open.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 7, July 2003, p14-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coast changes; Inlets--Outer Banks

Record #:

5900

Author(s):

Arrington, Joel

Abstract:

Artificial reefs are used to increase fish habitats and areas for sports fishing. Arrington discusses how the reefs are built and how they work.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 7, July 2003, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Artificial reefs