Attendees showed the same awe and wonder while reliving the Apollo 11 moon landing Saturday at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, just as when the event took place 50 year earlier.
Our Coast
Peterson Reflects on Marine Science Legacy
Recently retired UNC professor Pete Peterson explains how scientists should communicate clearly and apply research to solve problems in their communities.
Jockey’s Ridge Park Staff Eager For Upgrades
Staff at Jockey’s Ridge State Park are planning major improvements to the visitor center last updated in 2001, but a possible delay could mean the park will be closed much of next summer.
Burgers: How Eastern NC Goes ‘All the Way’
A Carolina burger is assembled according to its own rules, with “all the way” meaning chili, onions, coleslaw and yellow mustard — cheese is optional, says our Liz Biro, who shares her favorites.
Event Recalls Drama of Lighthouse Move
Twenty years ago, there was little agreement on how to save the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, but common ground was the theme during Monday’s celebration of the 23-day “Move of the Century.”
Pettigrew A Hidden Gem Among State Parks
Pettigrew State Park is sometimes overlooked among North Carolina’s state parks, but those who venture off the beaten path will discover its convergence of wildlife, nature and history.
Jazz Fest Marks 10th Year With State Support
The state is recognizing as part of its Year of Music the 10th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, set for July 5-7, as the host community marks its 60th anniversary.
Summer Brings Southern Rarities, Songbirds
While some migratory shorebirds can still be spotted on the Outer Banks, Jeff Lewis says birders can find plenty of breeding terns and gulls as well as songbirds this time of year.
2 Neuse River Creatures To Get Protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the Neuse River waterdog as threatened and the Carolina madtom as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Recalling the Lighthouse Move, 20 Years On
Some folks were opposed and others said the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse would crumble, but the successful relocation project in June 1999 saved the historic structure from the sea.
Beachcomber’s View: Science of Sea Glass
Sea glass, or pieces of glass from broken bottles or other items worn smooth by the ocean, is growing in popularity as a collectible but getting harder to find on beaches.
National Park Visitors Boost Coastal Economy
Visitors to national parks on the N.C. coast spent more than $225 million in their surrounding communities, pouring about $280 million into the local economies, according to a recent analysis.
Cape Lookout Rolls Out Summer Programs
The staff at Cape Lookout National Seashore recently announced activities and schedules for the 2019 season to help visitors plan their escape to the park’s 56 miles of undeveloped beach.
Warblers and Shorebirds and Terns, Oh My!
Outer Banks birder Jeff Lewis writes that spring birding on the Outer Banks is awesome in May, when songbirds, shorebirds and wading birds are in their most beautiful plumage.
Plymouth Set to Celebrate Black Bears
The N.C. Black Bear Festival, set for May 31-June 2, honors the hefty creature so abundant in the state’s northeast and commemorates National Black Bear Day with bear-themed fun.
Beachcomber’s View: Whelks Versus Conchs
Longtime Outer Banks beachcomber Kristin Hissong explains the myriad differences between conchs, which typically prefer tropical waters, and whelks that are often found on Outer Banks beaches and a favorite of collectors.
