Written by mercury on June 8, 2000
- Lighthouses are compelling, I think, connecting mariners today with their ancient predecessors who relied on the same beacons to protect them. They are also necessary in these parts due to the dangerous waters....
Written by mercury on June 8, 2000
- Fresh seafood markets like Clem's (located just over the bridge from Long Beach toward Southport) are the place to find not only fish that were swimming in the ocean the morning before you bought them...
Written by mercury on June 8, 2000
- Nature lovers will appreciate superior birding on the island--some of the best in the United States. Look for pelicans, herons, ibises, egrets, hawks and geese, in addition to large numbers of terns and gulls...
Written by Hoploparia on August 9, 2007
- Great beach and lots and lots of wildlife. A very non-commercial vacation location but with many things to do in the vicinity to keep you busy. Now stop building those awful condo complexes....
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