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A Ferry Tale for All Seasons

High Season 2000

blue stormy ocean waves with white foam

Nov 28, 2016

The Catch: The Red Drum: First in Fish for North Carolina Recreational Anglers

Mention red drum to Jim Bahen and you are certain to transport him to that mystical place of all recreational anglers: the record book.

Oct 1, 2000

A HISTORIAN’S COAST: The Book of Nature

How the book ended up in Illinois remains a mystery. But that manuscript turned out to be the only surviving copy of Parker's Recollections in any library or archive in the United States.
Alton Ballance escorts teachers

Oct 1, 2000

OCRACOKE ISLAND: Teachers Explore Unique Culture

Ballance's war tale is just one piece of Ocracoke's rich history that he passes on to 23 teachers from across the state. For four days, the Ocracoke native, teacher, author and historian serves as a guide for the "Island People, Island Culture" seminar.
GW Gaskill

Oct 1, 2000

A Ferry Tale for All Seasons

Two blasts from the ship's horn and slips away from the Cedar Island The Carteret slips away from the Cedar Island ferry dock to begin the two-and-a-quarter hour Pamlico Sound crossing. Destination: Ocracoke Island.