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    • Jan 23, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Downtown Edenton’s Welcoming Bed & Breakfast Inns, Albemarle Sound, NC

      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

      https://www.visitedenton.com/

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      Hello,

      With the new year well underway, I’d invite you to schedule a visit to Edenton in 2025! Here you’ll find a welcoming and cozy retreat where you can relax, explore history and culture, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Albemarle Sound.

      And there’s no better way to experience all that Edenton has to offer than by staying in one of our downtown Bed and Breakfast establishments!​

      In any one of our charming downtown B&Bs, you’ll be pampered with a unique and personalized experience. Each of our B&Bs combines historic charm with modern amenities so that you are surrounded in comfort and beauty.

      Check out our new 2025 Visitor Guide for more information and our Calendar of Events to find out what’s happening each month here in Edenton.

      They can help you plan your perfect visit, and our downtown Edenton bed and breakfast inns will offer the perfect home-away-from-home while you’re here!

      We can’t wait to see you soon.

      Erienne Mizell,
      Tourism Director
      Visit our website!

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      101 W King St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932

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    • Jan 21, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.0799,-77.0069999

      LNM: SE of New Bern, Light 22 Destroyed, Neuse River, NC


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      1. NEUSE RIVER CHN LT 22 (LLNR: 34000) IS DESTROYED AND ADRIFT IVO 35-03.168N 076-58.798W (35°3.1680N / 076°58.7980W, 35.052800 / -76.979967) . THE DAYBOARDS AND LIGHT ON THE PILE ARE SUBMERGED AND BARELY VISIBLE.

      AREA SPONSORING MARINA

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    • Jan 18, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Explore Albemarle Plantation in Coastal North Carolina, Albemarle Sound, NC

      Our marina is your boating access to Albemarle Sound, the largest freshwater sound in the country—55 miles long and 15 miles at its widest point. Placed strategically at the mouth of Yeopim Creek, the marina is just beyond the high insurance line saving boaters significantly on their insurance rates.

      An on-the-water retirement home or vacation home for those who love the rich cultural ports-of-call cruising waters of North Carolina, Albemarle Plantation Marina,  a port on the Albemarle Loop and a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.

      The only way to truly know if a community is right for you is to experience it for yourself!  Visit and experience Albemarle living at its best: sail on the Sound, explore trails and nature, dine at one of our onsite restaurants, play spectacular golf and see a wide variety of properties.  Plus—enjoy bespoke accommodations in Edenton’s historic district at the luxurious Inner Banks Inn.
      Now is the perfect time
      to plan your visit.

      Explore homes and homesites.
      Discover inspiring natural beauty
      and our refreshing lifestyle. Enjoy
      unforgettable experiences and
      imagine your Albemarle Plantation
      dream home!

      Your Discovery Visit includes:

      • 3-day/2-night stay at the luxurious
        Inner Banks Inn in Edenton’s
        historic district.
      • Round of golf for 2
      • Golf Cart, Bikes, Kayaks/Canoes
      • Dinner at one of our onsite Restaurants
      • Full access to Fitness Facility and
        classes and Pool Facilities (when available)
      • Breakfast each day
      • Explore downtown Edenton by bike
        and discover the charming waterfront.
      • Plus, tour homes and see home plans!

      Book Now »

      Discover Albemarle Plantation | Plan A Visit | Contact us
      128 Lakeside Drive, Hertford, NC 27944 • (800) 523-5958 • (252) 426-4653
      This Discovery Package is designed to acquaint you with Albemarle Plantation real estate opportunities. If married, both spouses must attend the property tour. Participants must live outside a 75 mile radius from the property. The $249 is paid to the hotel at time of booking. If customer does not cancel or reschedule within 14 days of arrival, the customer forfeits the $249 as a cancellation fee. Customer is responsible for any incidentals at the hotel. A valid credit card is required to reserve an Albemarle Plantation Discovery Visit. A limited number of packages are available. Subject to availability. Some blackout dates.
       

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    • Jan 18, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      January OBX Park News: Looking forward to another year of supporting our OBX national parks!

       
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      Your Parks, Your Impact:
      A Message From Our Board President
      A new year is upon us!

      For our team here at Outer Banks Forever, January is a time to celebrate the impact you helped us make in 2024, as well as a time to look ahead and plan our next round of projects in our Outer Banks National Parks.

      Let’s celebrate together a few of the projects your generosity made possible in 2024: 

      We supported the production of a new video series following the progress of First Flight High School students who are a part of the Wright Flight Academy. These students are currently working to build an FAA-certified airplane in a workshop on the grounds of Wright Brothers National Memorial, the site of the first heavier-than-air, powered flight. The video series is available on our YouTube channel, so don’t miss it!

      At Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the newly enhanced Freedom Trail was unveiled this past spring. This expanded educational experience, featuring artwork by Sonja Griffin Evans, life-sized silhouettes, and new educational signs, helps tell the story of the freedom seekers who risked everything to create a safe haven for themselves and their loved ones on Roanoke Island beginning in 1862. 

      This past fall, the new Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway opened for public use! This multiuse pathway connects Route 12 to Old Lighthouse Beach and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The final part of this project – expected to be completed this year – is a new family-friendly, accessible restroom and shower facility at the Old Lighthouse Beach access. Recognized as one of the best beaches in the United States for surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, fishing and many other watersports, these upgrades were way overdue and thankfully in place by the next time you visit.The more people and businesses who support Outer Banks Forever, the better Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial can be on a consistent basis. At REAL Watersports, Watermen’s Retreat, and Watermen’s Bar & Grill, the companies I co-founded here on the Outer Banks, we make sure that what we roll out to our customers is better every year than the previous year. And that’s what we want to see happen with our Outer Banks National Parks. Every time a family comes back, we want them to say, “Wow, this wasn’t here two years ago when we were here. This is awesome!”

      Outer Banks Forever can – and does – make that happen with the help of people like you and businesses like yours.

      As we begin a new year of work together, we’re also seeking our next passionate Director to lead us in our mission to protect and enhance our Outer Banks National Parks. We will be forever grateful to Jessica Barnes, our founding Director, for her incredible leadership these past six years. Until our next director is hired, feel free to reach out to Nicole Erickson, our Interim Director & Development Manager with any questions or needs you have. I am confident that Outer Banks Forever is in great hands with our whole team – Nicole, Rachael Graf, and our dedicated Advisory Board who bring with them an incredible and varied list of talents and backgrounds.

      We have an exciting year ahead full of new opportunities! We look forward to partnering with you and updating you often on the important work we do together. 
       

      Sincerely,
       

      Trip Forman
      Co-Founder, REAL Watersports, Watermen’s Retreat, Watermen’s Bar & Grill
      President, Outer Banks Forever Advisory Board

       
       
      Bodie Island Update
      As you may have heard recently, the Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters (Visitor Center) was impacted by a fire in the afternoon of Tuesday, January 7. Fortunately, the Outer Banks Forever store staff and park staff who were in the building at the time made it out safely, and the fire was extinguished without any reported injuries.   
      Due to the interior damage the Double Keeper’s Quarters received from the fire, the building is closed indefinitely. The investigation into the cause of the fire, clean up, and repairs are ongoing. During this time, the park’s outdoor areas remain open for visiting. The annual Bodie Island Lighthouse climbing season, which typically begins near the end of April, will not be impacted by the current closure of the Double Keeper’s Quarters. 
      We’d like to express our gratitude to the Nags Head Fire Department, the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department, the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department, the Colington Fire Department, and Dare County Emergency Medical Services, who all responded to the fire.  
       
      “Cape Hatteras National Seashore is grateful for the timely response to this afternoon’s fire by multiple local fire departments,” stated David Hallac, Superintendent of our Outer Banks national parks, in a press release. “Their efforts minimized damages to this historic structure.” 
      For more information, click here. 
      How You Can Help:
      Our mission is to help protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks, now and forever. That includes supporting our parks when they face unexpected challenges like this one. 
       
      If you’d like to support restoration efforts at the historic Bodie Island Double Keeper’s Quarters, make your gift today to our Parks Forever Fund. This fund allows us to pool funds from each of you, as well as our local business partners, to help our parks adapt to immediate needs as they arise and create a sustainable way to address longer-term needs. 
       
      We know how much you love the Outer Banks, and how many of you have a special place in your heart for Bodie Island in particular. To learn more about our Parks Forever Fund and to make your gift today, click the button below.   
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      The Wright Flight Academy:
      Leaders and Mentors
      This content is brought to you by our partners at the National Park Service.
       
      In the sixth installment of the Wright Flight Academy, students are kicking of the second year of the build with the class seniors taking the lead!

      Over the next year, these students will be completing the build of their very own, two person “flying machine” on the very grounds where brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved their world-changing first flight on December 17, 1903!

      We’re proud to support this program by sponsoring this video series created by Rayolight Productions. As videos are made available, we’ll be adding them to our YouTube channel, sharing them on Facebook, and including them in our monthly e-newsletters. 

      Learn More
       
      Meet Your Ranger: Taylor Evans
      Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day!

      This month, we’re pleased to introduce you to Taylor Evans, Partnerships and Programs Coordinator for our Outer Banks national parks!

      No two days are alike for Taylor as she meets with partners in the field, visits park staff, reviews and drafts agreements, and explores potential partnership opportunities in order to better connect our community to our three national parks.

      In her free time, Taylor enjoys trying new things, whether that’s reading a new book, trying a new restaurant, or experiencing a new part of the beach!
       
      Meet Taylor
       
      Outer Banks National Parks Field Trips
      If you’re an educator, we want to help you get your students to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial for field trips!

      Thanks to an Open OutDoors For Kids grant from the National Park Foundation, we are able to reimburse transportation costs (up to $1,000) for field trips for your students in kindergarten through 12th grade. We are thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity to get your students out of the classroom to experience the unique history, culture, and environment our Outer Banks national parks preserve!

      (And this is a great way for your students to learn about and explore our Outer Banks national parks in the winter!)Educators who are interested in participating in this program and scheduling field trips to our Outer Banks national parks can email Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever, for more information: rachaelgraf@obxforever.org.
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      Photo Credits: Alisa Hardin-Lapp, Cody Hammer – REAL Watersports, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rayolight Productions, Taylor Evans, Wright Brothers National Memorial. 
       
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      PO Box 1635

      Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-1635

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    • Jan 17, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Ushering in a New Year on the coast – NC Coastal Federation

       
      As we dive into a new year here at the coast, we’re already gearing up for some exciting events for our members and friends. From annual oyster roasts to new exciting happenings, we have a lot in store for 2025 as we work to protect and restore the coast. 

      – Your Friends at the Coastal Federation

       
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      In 2025 the Federation will ramp up our work to protect and restore the coast by collaborating with and engaging people from all walks of life who are committed to preserving the coast now and for future generations.
       
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      For starters, we will be implementing projects within several of our existing priority coastal watersheds like Lake Mattamuskeet, Stump Sound, and Bradley Hewletts Creek. We will also advance our work to retrofit failing stormwater systems through a new pilot cost-share program. In addition, we will work with our key partners to restore ditched and drained land to improve coastal water quality.
       
      Our salt marsh team will be digging deeper into the 5-year NC Salt Marsh Action Plan launched in 2024 and begin implementing projects to protect and restore the vital coastal marsh. Part of this work will include both large-scale shoreline restoration projects and smaller projects through our successful living shoreline cost-share program. In addition, we will kick start a project to restore about 600 acres of coastal habitat.
       
      For our oyster team, 2025 will result in the construction of another 40 acres of oyster sanctuaries in the Pamlico Sound and 10 acres of oyster habitat in the southeastern region of the state. The team will also be working with partners to begin construction on the first shellfish aquaculture hub in Carteret County, which, once complete, will support shellfish growers in a number of ways. The team will also work to expand the oyster shell recycling program with the goal of recycling 14,000 bushels of shells.
       
      The marine debris team plans to remove 26 abandoned and derelict vessels while working with partners to set up a long-term state program to streamline the enforcement, removal, and prevention efforts. Finally, our large-scale debris removal efforts will also continue, with the goal of removing 500,000 tons of debris from coastal marshes, creeks, and waters.
       
      We’re ready to get to work and combined, these efforts will make great strides toward protecting and restoring the coast.
       
       
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      In addition to all of the work our staff and partners are doing this year, there is also a chance for volunteers to be involved in our efforts! So roll up your sleeves and join us at one of the debris clean-up events happening in our three coastal regions.

      On January 20, you can join volunteers for the Coastal Clean-up Crusade on Roanoke Island. Then the debris removal efforts continue on January 21, at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, and finally, we wrap up this month’s clean-up efforts on January 22, with a shoreline cleanup at Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve in Atlantic Beach. 

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      While we’re working to clean up the shoreline, our contracted commercial fishing crews are scouring the coastal waters in the NE and CE regions looking for lost crab pots. This annual effort is critical to ensuring that our coastal waters remain clean and safe for wildlife and vessels.

      Learn more about the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, below.

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      Tickets to our annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast are now available but are going fast! The February 15 event is not to be missed, enjoy fresh oysters, clam chowder, cornbread, and other refreshments.

      If you can’t join in person there are still ways you can participate in this signature event. Our silent auction will open soon and you’ll be able to bid on incredible items from some of our favorite local stores, restaurants, and outdoor adventure opportunities. You can even find spectacular getaways. Remember, members get notified when ticket sales open, so join as a member to hear about tickets first!

      Want to be an Oyster Roast sponsor? There are still opportunities to participate in this sold-out event! Email Catherine Snead at catherines@nccoast.org for more information on this and other sponsorship opportunities.

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      Buy Tickets Below

      All proceeds from this event directly support our work.

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      Adopt an Oyster is back! We are once again offering this popular and perfect Valentine’s Day gift – adopting oysters for your special someone! We offer single oyster adoptions and group adoptions that are perfect for families, groups of friends, or classroom valentines!

      When you adopt an oyster, you receive fun text updates about your oyster and a variety of benefits at different adoption levels. You can also request an adoption certificate to print at home at any time. 

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      Get Yours Today!

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      For many of us, January is the perfect time to take stock, make resolutions, and get our proverbial houses in order. Updating your will or estate plans could be an important part of your January checklist, particularly if you have had any changes in tax status or anticipate any significant life events like a move, a marriage, or new grandchildren. Reviewing or updating your will in January can help set a course for the year and provide peace of mind all year long. An estate planning attorney can help you include loved ones and causes that are important to you in your will. Contact Development Director Sarah King with questions about including the Coastal Federation in your estate plans.

       

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      Looking for unique ways to promote your business? Visit our website to learn more about our Community Partners Program, which offers a wide range of promotion opportunities including this newsletter, print publication, and our online news service.

      You can also promote your business – or a special someone – on our award-winning online news service, Coastal Review. Our new Supporter Spotlight opportunities start at $500 for a two-week ad feature in front of 60,000 readers per month. Promote your business or honor an anniversary, retirement or other milestone.

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    • Jan 9, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      7 Popular Historic Sites in Edenton, Albemarle Sound, NC

      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

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      https://www.visitedenton.com/

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      Hello,

      Edenton is full of history. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement, Edenton’s role in American history is well-documented.

      Our downtown boasts National Historic Landmarks and multiple locations on the National Register of Historic Places.

      The history of our town is one of the reasons that people like to visit Edenton, and this year, we invite you to visit and explore 7 popular historic sites in Edenton. ​

      Whether you choose a trolley tour, a boat tour, or a walking tour, you won’t want to miss these 7 historic sites! ​

      Our charming Bed and Breakfasts are ready to welcome you, so don’t wait to book your trip to Edenton during 2025.

      We can’t wait to see you soon!

      Erienne Mizell,
      Tourism Di
      Visit our website!

      ​

      101 W King St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932

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    • Jan 3, 2025by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NAV ALERT: LNM: Alt ICW MM 7, Deep Creek Bridge Closure, Jan 6 – Mar 21, Dismal Swamp Canal, NC

      Our thanks to Sarah Hill, Director of Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, for this notice.

      Please see below the temporary closure of the Deep Creek Bridge starting  Jan. 6th through March 21st  to facilitate  construction of the new Deep Creek bridge.  The Deep Creek bridge will remain in the closed to navigation position during this time.  Lake Drummond and the canal can still be accessed for paddling or boating excursions via the boat ramps along the canal or the South Mills Lock- which will continue to operate on normal schedule.  Boaters will be unable to enter or exit the canal through the Deep Creek Bridge/Lock during this period.

      Thanks,

      Sarah

      united states coast guard

      Sector Virginia
      Marine Safety Information Bulletin

      (757) 374-3408
      VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil

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      January 3, 2025

      Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6, 2025, through March 21, 2025, to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal.  Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe.

      Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil. 

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