Hang glide over sandy 

 dunes at jockey's 

 Ridge State Park in 

 Nags Head 



other waterfowl vying for a space. The birds 

 are still plentiful in the summer and fall, but not 

 in as great a number. What most folks hope to 

 find that time of year are the fish — largemouth 

 bass, catfish and bream. 919/926-4021. 



Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge in 

 Carteret County and the Pungo National Wild- 

 life Refuge in Washington and Hyde counties 

 are two other favorite stopping-over places for 

 waterfowl. The swampland and woodland 

 lure birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, as well 

 as outdoor enthusiasts. Educational programs 

 and tours are available. Cedar Island Refuge: 

 919/225-2511. 



For a lesson in ecosystems, visit the Pungo 

 National Wildlife Refuge. This 12,229-acre 

 refuge, a mixture of farmland, brushland, 

 forest and freshwater marsh, serves as a winter- 

 ing habitat for migratory birds and shelter for a 

 diverse collection of wildlife and many endan- 

 gered species. Visitors may see raccoons, bob- 

 cats, egrets, ibises or a bald eagle. It only takes 

 a visit. 919/926-4021. 



Daniel Boone would probably have been 

 impressed by the Swanquarter National Wild- 

 life Refuge in Hyde County. Described as a 

 "true wilderness," the refuge provides estua- 



rine marsh habitat for waterfowl and mammals 

 such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, otters and 

 mink. 919/926-6751. 



Mackey Island National Wildlife Refuge, 

 Knott's Island, Currituck County. Located par- 

 tially in Virginia and partially in North Carol- 

 ina, this remote refuge can only be reached 

 through Virginia or by a ferry from Currituck. 

 Hiking, bird watching and deer hunting in the 

 fall are only a few reasons the public likes the 

 reserve as much as the wildlife. 



After deciding what to see on vacation, 

 decide how to see it. Many of the historic coas- 

 tal towns offer walking tours, and the N.C. 

 Department of Transportation Bicycle Pro- 

 gram has maps of several coastal routes that 

 range from 23 to 43 miles. 919/733-2804. 



Sailing, boating, fishing, canoeing, rafting 

 and camping information can be found in the 

 North Carolina Camping and Outdoors Direc- 

 tory available from the N.C. Division of Travel 

 and Tourism (1-800-VISIT NC). In addition. 

 Sea Grant recently published the 1986 North 

 Carolina Saltwater Sportfishing Tournament 

 Guide for competitive anglers. For a copy, 

 write Sea Grant and ask for UNC-SG-86-04. 



