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North Carolina Off the Beaten Path

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	Sugarloaf Tip Rating:

By Astrobuck on November 23, 2004

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Sugarloaf

by Astrobuck

This is an area that is truly off the beaten path. This area is called Sugarloaf because of the bright white sand found there. It is full of hills and some people even like to slide down the hills on a sled. It has much history due to it being a base camp for Confederate Forces during the American Civil War. A friend and I found an old bottle dating back to that period. (We later found it in a museum). Located along the Cape Fear River.

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	North Carolina Beaches Tip Rating:

Updated By Astrobuck on March 17, 2006

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by Astrobuck

Some of the best surfing on the East Coast is here. Like stated before, North Carolina has the mountains, foothills, and beaches, nicknaming it "Variety Vacationland." Unfortunately, due to Hurricanes and other natural disasters, the beaches constantly have to be built up. In Kure Beach, there are jettys used to help build the beach back up naturally. Carolina Beach on the other hand, uses dredging to build it's beach up. This is a picture of Carolina Beach, where I grew up.

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	Zeke's Island Tip Rating:

Updated By Astrobuck on January 5, 2005

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Pathway to Zeke's Island

by Astrobuck

This is a tiny island at the end of US Highway 421. At low tide, you can walk on the pathway shown here to the island and explore. Be warned, however, at high tide, you will be stuck and have to wait about 11 hours to get back, so be sure you plan your trip over accordingly.

One additional note: The rocks on the path are very slick! Be sure you wear old tennis shoes and run on the oyster beds (yes, it sounds crazy, but the traction you get is well worth it)!! When you get to the end, a real treat awaits the archaeology buff: Indian Oyster Beds over 5,000 years old!!

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	wath the wildlife - birds, turtles, bugs.etc.. Tip Rating:

By Toja on January 3, 2005

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some were friendly

by Toja

There are plenty of great parks where one can completely forget about the urban life.. fantastic plants, circling hawks , not to mention all other little birds.. just a pity, they are so fast at running away. However, turtles are not so quick, so here a picture taken at my friends' pond at their cabin wich is somewhere one hour from Raleigh/Apex.

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	Franklin - Gem Mining Tip Rating:

Updated By Florida999 on May 20, 2006

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Gem mining is the major attraction in Franklin, just south of the Smokey Mountain Park.
We went to Rose Creek Mine outside of town ( hard to find!) . They let you dig a bucket of dirt with gems out of a pile ( you are not actually IN the mine, they do the hard work for you!!) and then you get to wash it and look for gems. I found a beautiful Garnet and had it made into a ring at one of the jewelers in Franklin.
The kids had a blast, and came home with a bucket of gems.

Website: http://www.rosecreekmine.com/

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	White water rafting Tip Rating:

Updated By acemj on October 16, 2002

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by acemj

In the greater Asheville area and throughout the mountain region, you'll find great rivers for white water rafting. The Nantahala River is one of the best. If you're interested, check out the website below.

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Website: http://www.rafting-whitewater.com/nc-wwrac.htm

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	Fontana Village Tip Rating:

Updated By Sassy417 on November 23, 2003

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Old Mill in Fontana village

by Sassy417

Fontana Village-On beautiful Lake Fontana adjacent to Fontana Dam-open year round-offering lodge and cabin accommodations-campground, restaurant, village grill, general store, ice cream parlor, trails for cycling, marina, swimming pool, riding stables, mini-golf course, museum, and special events for guests.
No matter the season, Historic Fontana Village is a year-round haven of nature?s splendor. The village, the largest in the Great Smoky Mountains, is The gateway to some of North Carolina?s most outstanding features.
The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, the Cherohala Skyway, whitewater rafting in Nantahala Gorge, Fontana Dam (the highest peak in eastern America) and of course the Great Smoky Mountains, the largest protected biosphere in the world!
Pictured here: An old mill located in Fontana Village, North Carolina. This area is pristine in natural beauty and filled with culture and history..a scenic drive and worth the trip*

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Phone: 800-849-2258

Website: www.fontanavillage.com

Other Contact: Just off Hwy. 28 North

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	North Carolina Marshlands Tip Rating:

By Astrobuck on January 5, 2005

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by Astrobuck

These areas you have to be careful in...number one, lots of alligators. Number two, they are protected. Carolina Beach State Park, where this was taken, has hiking trails that go through these marshlands, so they are more easily accessable.

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	Roanoke Island ( Outer Banks) Tip Rating:

Updated By Florida999 on May 19, 2006

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Elizabeth II

by Florida999, 1 more photos

Roanoke Island has a replica of one of the ships the early settlers came over here with and a lot of other historical things to look at.

Website: http://www.thelostcolony.org/rifp.html

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	North Carolina State Parks Tip Rating:

Updated By Astrobuck on July 5, 2007

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by Astrobuck

By far, some of the most beautiful state parks in the country. One of the things I absolutely love about North Carolina State Parks is the fact that they are FREE!! YES! Some states require you to pay a fee to even enter the park; usually anywhere from $3 to $7 or more just to enter the park!

Even though it's free to enter the park, you still have to pay for camping or boat launching, which are inexpensive (Around $5 US for boat launching; $15-$20 US for camping).

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Website: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html

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