A yellow-bellied sapsucker forages on a rose bush Wednesday near Russell Creek north of Beaufort in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
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Cape Carteret seeks additional grant for trail construction
Cape Carteret Commissioners unanimously voted to apply for a $100,000 grant to build the remaining 1.2-mile segment of the Cape Carteret Trail.
Into the mist
Two unidentified people paddle a dinghy into the cut near Sugarloaf Island from the Morehead City waterfront on a recent foggy morning in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Sandy strides
A beach walker heads west along Bogue Banks near the dune line at Fort Macon State Park in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Most of 2014 regional bike, pedestrian plan still just a plan
One advocate calls the mostly unrealized Croatan Regional Bicycle and Trails Plan “a critical step” in creating a true multimodal transportation system.
Dare launches new recreation, revamped community maps
The new online recreation map and updated community map launched Friday are to help residents, visitors and property owners find nearby amenities and attractions.
Swell vantage point
Pigeons take refuge from the wind Wednesday as an unidentified surfer cruises along the face of a wave at the Oceanana Fishing Pier on Bogue Banks in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Paths project aims to make Outer Banks national parks safer
Over the next few years, new paved multiuse paths are to be installed in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
‘Forest bathing’ or hiking a trail can make you feel better
Studies show that soaking up the forest environment reduces stress and promotes nervous system healing.
More visitors mean more maintenance on eastern NC trails
As county, state and federal parks are seeing more visitors and more frequent extreme weather, trail maintenance needs are increasing.
Quiet calm
A lone paddleboarder moves over the slick waters of Onslow Bay near the Bogue Inlet Pier in Emerald Isle. Photo: Dylan Ray
State officials warn of potentially polluted swimming areas
State recreational water quality officials said swimmers should avoid swimming in waters near exposed pipes and should be particularly cautious in areas of Rodanthe and Buxton.
Registration open for Kayak for the Warriors fundraiser
The three-day event features a gala and silent and live auction, golf tournament and 3.2-mile kayak and paddle board race, and barbecue lunch benefiting Hope For The Warriors.
Cape Hatteras opens first designated kayak launch
Cape Hatteras National Seashore welcomed visitors Monday to the new, park-maintained Oregon Inlet Kayak Launch on Bodie Island.
Kayakers Needed for Terrapin Turtle Surveys
The Terrapin Tally community science project is looking for volunteers with kayaks to survey select areas for a better understanding of the diamondback terrapin population.
Federal Cuts Threaten Beach-Testing Program
North Carolina would likely have to cut by more than half the number of coastal swimming beaches that it routinely tests for contamination if the EPA follows through with a plan to eliminate federal grants for the monitoring.
