The Outer Banks region of North Carolina offers more than just pretty beaches. If you'd rather do more than swim or lay in the sun, you won't be disappointed. The rich history and diverse wildlife of the Outer Banks provide plenty of opportunities for fun, exploration and adventure.
Back Country Outfitters and Guides offers a two-hour Wild Horse Safari. Hop into an SUV and roll along the northern Outer Banks in search of Wild Spanish Mustangs. The horses can be found roaming in the Currituck beaches area. You could also see several other species, including red foxes and wild boar. In-season rates for 2009 run until September 1st. These rates are $46 per adult, $23 for kids ages four to eleven and $10 for kids three and under. Call (252) 453-0877 for off-season rates.
Back Country Outfitters and Guides
107-C Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-0877
http://www.outerbankstours.com/wildhorsesafari
Reserve a seat or two in an original World War II bi-plane trainer to get an overhead view of the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites provides flights in the Manteo area. As of 2009, a five to eight minute flight costs $80 per flight, a twenty-minute flight costs $200 per flight and a thirty-five minute flight costs $300 per flight. Depending on the length of your flight, you could see such sights as the Wright Brothers Memorial, the Elizabeth II or the Bodie Island Lighthouse. All flights leave from and return to the Dare County Airport located on Roanoke Island. Call (877) 359-8447 to make your reservation.
Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors
P.O. Box 1839
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-4127
http://www.kittyhawk.com/aero/introduction.cfm
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum gives you a chance to appreciate the maritime heritage associated with the Outer Banks. The museum, which opened in October 2002, displays a variety of artifacts salvaged from some of the 1500 shipwrecks found off the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. A few shipwrecks can also be seen at low-tide. As of 2009, the museum hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to help support this project. The museum is located near the Ferry Landing in Hatteras Village at the end of Highway 12.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
P.O. Box 284
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252) 986-1212
http://www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com
