North Carolina Beaches

Author : Orrin H. Pilkey,Tracy Monegan Rice,William J. Neal
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781469619675

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How to Read a North Carolina Beach by Orrin H. Pilkey,Tracy Monegan Rice,William J. Neal Pdf

Take a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. What makes sea foam? What are those tiny sand volcanoes along the waterline? You'll find the answers to these questions and dozens more in this comprehensive field guide to the state's beaches, which shows visitors how to decipher the mysteries of the beach and interpret clues to an ever-changing geological story. Orrin Pilkey, Tracy Monegan Rice, and William Neal explore large-scale processes, such as the composition and interaction of wind, waves, and sand, as well as smaller features, such as bubble holes, drift lines, and black sands. In addition, coastal life forms large and small--from crabs and turtles to microscopic animals--are all discussed here. The concluding chapter contemplates the future of North Carolina beaches, considering the threats to their survival and assessing strategies for conservation. This indispensable beach book offers vacationers and naturalists a single source for learning to appreciate and preserve the natural features of a genuine state treasure. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

Author : Stanley R. Riggs,Dorothea V. Ames,Stephen J. Culver,David J. Mallinson
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807878071

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The Battle for North Carolina's Coast by Stanley R. Riggs,Dorothea V. Ames,Stephen J. Culver,David J. Mallinson Pdf

The North Carolina barrier islands, a 325-mile-long string of narrow sand islands that forms the coast of North Carolina, are one of the most beloved areas to live and visit in the United States. However, extensive barrier island segments and their associated wetlands are in jeopardy. In The Battle for North Carolina's Coast, four experts on coastal dynamics examine issues that threaten this national treasure. According to the authors, the North Carolina barrier islands are not permanent. Rather, they are highly mobile piles of sand that are impacted by sea-level rise and major storms and hurricanes. Our present development and management policies for these changing islands are in direct conflict with their natural dynamics. Revealing the urgency of the environmental and economic problems facing coastal North Carolina, this essential book offers a hopeful vision for the coast's future if we are willing to adapt to the barriers' ongoing and natural processes. This will require a radical change in our thinking about development and new approaches to the way we visit and use the coast. Ultimately, we cannot afford to lose these unique and valuable islands of opportunity. This book is an urgent call to protect our coastal resources and preserve our coastal economy.

Author : Glenn Morris
Publisher : Southern Gateways Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1469651734

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The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches by Glenn Morris Pdf

The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches is an invaluable resource for every coastal traveler in the Tar Heel State. This descriptive guide to North Carolina's coastal counties goes far beyond the basics to showcase all that the seaside has to offer, from beach access points and camping options to aquariums, museums, and other attractions. Glenn Morris also shares informative and entertaining histories of each county, insights into the maritime environment and its wildlife, and useful tips on subjects like the dos and don'ts of beach driving. *A beach-by-beach tour of more than 300 miles of coastline *Highlights public access points for beachgoers *Offers practical guidance for trip planning, whether day trips or weeklong vacations *Includes detailed maps, contact information, hours of operation, and much more

Author : David Bryant,George Davidson
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0820325333

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Georgia's Amazing Coast by David Bryant,George Davidson Pdf

Fun and learning come together in Georgia's Amazing Coast, an inviting collection of one hundred short, self-contained features about the flora, fauna, and natural history of that fascinating place where land meets sea. Each page includes a full-color illustration and breezy, fact-filled commentary on coastal wildlife from fifty-foot-long northern right whales to single-cell plankton, from shy coyotes to overbearingly sociable sand gnats. Readers will learn about the lifespan of the gopher tortoise, the acting talents of the hognose snake, the health benefits of eating pawpaws, the importance of tidal fluctuations, and much more. Written for the general reader, yet solidly researched, Georgia's Amazing Coast will spark our sense of wonder and inspire us to learn even more about our natural heritage and what all of us can do to preserve it.

Author : Glenn Morris
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781469651743

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The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches by Glenn Morris Pdf

The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches is an invaluable resource for every coastal traveler in the Tar Heel State. This descriptive guide to North Carolina's coastal counties goes far beyond the basics to showcase all that the seaside has to offer, from beach access points and camping options to aquariums, museums, and other attractions. Glenn Morris also shares informative and entertaining histories of each county, insights into the maritime environment and its wildlife, and useful tips on subjects like the dos and don'ts of beach driving. *A beach-by-beach tour of more than 300 miles of coastline *Highlights public access points for beachgoers *Offers practical guidance for trip planning, whether day trips or weeklong vacations *Includes detailed maps, contact information, hours of operation, and much more

Author : Elaine Blackmon Henson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 073854423X

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Carolina Beach by Elaine Blackmon Henson Pdf

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, has been a destination for beachgoers, boaters, and fishermen since the 1880s. Visitors came first by the combination of river steamers and a train and later by automobiles to seek respite from the summer's heat and the daily grind. This book shares the history of this seaside community through the postcards its visitors sent home. From the early handcolored cards printed in Germany to the modern chrome cards of today, we see the people and places of Carolina Beach.

Author : Dirk Frankenberg
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0807846554

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The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast by Dirk Frankenberg Pdf

With The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast, Dirk Frankenberg's effort to provide a comprehensive field guide to the state's dynamic shoreline is complete. Picking up where his 1995 book The Nature of the Outer Banks left off, this bo

Author : Glenn Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 080784683X

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North Carolina Beaches by Glenn Morris Pdf

This revised and updated guidebook to the beaches of North Carolina, offers an insider's tour of more than 300 miles of coastline. Island by island and beach by beach, it shows where to go, how to get there, and what facilities can be found at each location.

Author : Blair E. Witherington,Dawn Witherington
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781561644902

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Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas by Blair E. Witherington,Dawn Witherington Pdf

"Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas" satisfies a beachcomber's curiosity within a comprehensive yet easily browsed guide covering beach processes, plants, animals, minerals, and manmade objects. Full-color photos. Maps.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030990980

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Carolina Beach and Vicinity Area South Prject, Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Wave Protection, New Hanover County by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dirk Frankenberg
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807872369

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The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast by Dirk Frankenberg Pdf

For some years, The Nature of North Carolina's Southern Coast has stood as an essential resource for all who treasure our coastal environment. In this book, Dirk Frankenberg describes the southern coast's beaches, inlets, and estuaries and instructs readers in the responsible exploration and enjoyment of some of North Carolina's most precious natural areas. From Ocracoke Inlet to the South Carolina border, this field guide provides a close-up look at a complex ecosystem, highlighting the processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, North Carolina's southern coast. Frankenberg identifies over 50 different areas of interest along 180 miles of coastline and presents images to help identify natural processes, plants, and plant communities. In addition, he addresses threats to these fragile coastal areas and possible solutions for these threats. Tom Earnhart's new foreword brings the book up to date, helping us appreciate why a deeper understanding of this environment is crucial to its continued enjoyment. Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

Author : Lois Carol Wheatley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738592367

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Carolina Beach by Lois Carol Wheatley Pdf

Step into the past in this visual history of Carolina Beach in North Carolina through the lens of over 200 vintage images. Federal Point was once the name of a peninsula 15 miles south of Wilmington, bounded by the Cape Fear River, the Myrtle Grove Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Seabreeze now line its sandy shores. Fort Fisher played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and when it fell in 1865, the Confederacy lost its last supply line. A century later, the Fort Fisher Hermit became a local legend, teaching a litany of common sense and simplicity to legions of visitors. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach suffered a spate of fires and hurricanes that destroyed amusement park rides, arcades, and especially fishing piers. Seabreeze was an all-black resort during the Jim Crow era, and its greatest legacy is the R&B music and dance of the 1940s that gave rise to today's ever-popular beach music and shag dancing. The Army Corps of Engineers created Snow's Cut in 1930, connecting the river to the sound and turning the peninsula into an island that is now known as Pleasure Island.

Author : Lisa Lindquist Dorr
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469643281

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A Thousand Thirsty Beaches by Lisa Lindquist Dorr Pdf

Lisa Lindquist Dorr tells the story of the vast smuggling network that brought high-end distilled spirits and, eventually, other cargoes (including undocumented immigrants) from Great Britain and Europe through Cuba to the United States between 1920 and the end of Prohibition. Because of their proximity to liquor-exporting islands, the numerous beaches along the southern coast presented ideal landing points for smugglers and distribution points for their supply networks. From the warehouses of liquor wholesalers in Havana to the decks of rum runners to transportation networks heading northward, Dorr explores these operations, from the people who ran the trade to the determined efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies to stop liquor traffic on the high seas, in Cuba, and in southern communities. In the process, she shows the role smuggling played in creating a more transnational, enterprising, and modern South.

Author : Andrew W. Kahrl
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781469628738

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The Land Was Ours by Andrew W. Kahrl Pdf

The coasts of today's American South feature luxury condominiums, resorts, and gated communities, yet just a century ago, a surprising amount of beachfront property in the Chesapeake, along the Carolina shores, and around the Gulf of Mexico was owned and populated by African Americans. Blending social and environmental history, Andrew W. Kahrl tells the story of African American–owned beaches in the twentieth century. By reconstructing African American life along the coast, Kahrl demonstrates just how important these properties were for African American communities and leisure, as well as for economic empowerment, especially during the era of the Jim Crow South. However, in the wake of the civil rights movement and amid the growing prosperity of the Sunbelt, many African Americans fell victim to effective campaigns to dispossess black landowners of their properties and beaches. Kahrl makes a signal contribution to our understanding of African American landowners and real-estate developers, as well as the development of coastal capitalism along the southern seaboard, tying the creation of overdeveloped, unsustainable coastlines to the unmaking of black communities and cultures along the shore. The result is a skillful appraisal of the ambiguous legacy of racial progress in the Sunbelt.

Author : Renee Wright
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579734

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Explorer's Guide North Carolina's Outer Banks & Crystal Coast: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations) by Renee Wright Pdf

"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."—National Geographic Traveler Explorer's Guide North Carolina's Outer Banks & Crystal Coast covers the coast from Virginia to Hammocks Beach State Park. Includes Manteo, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Hatteras Island, Ocracoke, Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Swansboro. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect gateway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include these helpful features: chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; and maps of regions and locales.