Oct 1, 2006

Hatteras’ Changing Waterfront: Fishing Traditions, Boat Slips Dwindling

Today, he doesn't know of anyone on Hatteras Island who uses a haul seine because it is so time-consuming to pull in a long net with a boat and also results in a high mortality rate for fish. Now, commercial fishers use gill nets to fish for gray trout.

Oct 1, 2006

Carotank…Currituck: Land of the Wild Goose

Algonquian Indians called this area "Carotank" meaning "land of the wild goose." Today, it is known as Currituck. The area remains synonymous with waterfowling in more than name alone. Situated on the Atlantic Flyway, Currituck Sound is an ideal stopover for migrating ducks, geese and swans.

Aug 1, 2006

Public Access Parking Pinch?

This summer, families from all over the United States will pack themselves into their cars and begin the trek to North Carolina's beautiful shorelines. Whether they drive for two hours or 20, many travelers will endure the exasperating hallmarks of a family road trip: muscle-curdling leg cramps, crumb-covered seats, and crabby cries of "Are we there yet?"