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  Cape Hatteras -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Cape Hatteras is a (A strip of land projecting into a body of water) cape on the coast of (A state in southeastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies) North Carolina.
The cape is actually a bend in (A barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore) Hatteras Island, one of the long thin (A long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore) barrier islands that make up the (additional info and facts about Outer Banks) Outer Banks.
Cape Hatteras is also infamous for being constantly struck by (A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)) hurricanes that move up the (additional info and facts about East Coast of the United States) East Coast of the United States.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/cape_hatteras.htm   (279 words)

  
 About Hatteras Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras Island is located on the east coast of North Carolina.
Hatteras Island consists of seven villages, from south to north: Hatteras, Frisco, Buxton, Avon, Salvo, Waves, and Rodanthe.
Salvo,Waves,and Rodanthe are the northernmost villages on Hatteras Island.
www.outer-banks.com /hatteras-school/hatteras.html   (177 words)

  
 Getting to Hatteras Island
Hatteras Island has changed a lot in the four decades since the Bonner Bridge was built over Oregon Inlet to connect the island with the northern Outer Banks.
Some of the island natives and longtime residents and visitors are upset about the rapid changes on Cape Hatteras, but many locals welcome progress and the increased opportunity it brings.
Hatteras Village, on the south end of the island, leads a dual life now – partly a historic fishing village and partly an upscale vacation resort.
www.hatterasguide.com /getting_here.htm   (1334 words)

  
 Dare County Government, Schools, EMS | Hatteras Island, Outer Banks, North Carolina
Generally speaking, this area is more developed than Hatteras Island because much of Hatteras is included in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is therefore protected.
The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the northernmost portion of the island.
Hatteras Island publications include: The Carolina Coast, a weekly supplement of the Virginian-Pilot; The Island Breeze, published monthly on Hatteras Island; and the Hatteras Monitor published monthly February to December at Frisco.
www.hatterasrealty.com /communit.html   (1123 words)

  
 Hatteras Village, Hatteras Island : Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton - On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina - also ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras, unlike most of the other communities on the island, retained its original name.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is soon to be built near the Hatteras Inlet Ferry Terminal on the south end of Hatteras.
Hatteras Village is homeport for the island's famous charter fishing fleet.
www.hatteras-nc.com /hatteras   (198 words)

  
 Dolphin Realty - Hatteras Island
Eighty percent of the island is preserved and protected from the possibility of man-made development by the National Park Service.
The Cape is such a prominent feature it can be spotted from hundreds of miles out in space yet earthly mariners named it "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of their difficulties in negotiating her turbulent waters.
A large fleet of charter boats operate, inviting you to Hatteras Inlet and to the nearby Gulf Stream waters for exciting deep sea fishing.
www.dolphin-realty.com /hatteras.cfm   (395 words)

  
 Hatteras Realty - Rental Information | Hatteras Island, Avon, Outer Banks, North Carolina
Hatteras Realty and the homeowners we represent are not responsible to refund monies paid in the event of mandatory evacuation, in accordance with the NC Vacation Rental Act.
Hatteras Realty cannot be held responsible for printing errors or for changes in rates, furnishings or equipment made by homeowners.
Hatteras Realty does not allow guests to rent hot tubs or soft tubs for homes not equipped with one due to possible electrical or structural problems that could arise.
www.hatterasrealty.com /rental.html   (3823 words)

  
 Hatteras Island : Rodanthe, Avon, Waves, Salvo, Buxton - On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina - also Corolla, Duck, ...
Today, most of Hatteras Island remains protected by that designation and is a one of the country's most visited National Parks.
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, tallest in the nation, was nearly claimed by the Atlantic Ocean but was rescued in the nick of time in 1999 by moving the entire structure away from the sea.
But perhaps most importantly is the fact that Hatteras Island is one of the last places on earth where you can go on the Fourth of July weekend and stake out a stretch of beach to call your very own.
www.hatteras-nc.com   (292 words)

  
 Fishing Hatteras Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras Island offers some of the best recreational fishing in coastal North Carolina.
Hatteras Island is a small island quickly reached but very far from the hustle and bustle of many of North Carolina's cities.
Hatteras Island has three fishing piers in Rodanthe (Hatteras), Avon and Frisco.
www.ncfishandgame.com /fish/hatteras.html   (381 words)

  
 Hatteras Island History in Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands of North Carolina - Let Sunny Day Guide help plan your next ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
To fully appreciate Hatteras Island as it is today, it’s important to know the Hatteras Island of yesterday.
This is an island that remembers its history—its shipwrecks and storms, its lifesaving heroes and lighthouse keepers, its war years and peaceful days gone by.
Maybe Hatteras Island is so deeply connected to its historic roots because only a few decades ago it was still a remote, isolated island with a sparse population.
www.sunnydayguide.com /hatteras_ocracoke/features/hathistory.html   (825 words)

  
 Hatteras Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hatteras Island is an island in the Atlantic Ocean that runs parallel to the coast of North Carolina, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras.
It is part of North Carolina's Outer Banks and includes the towns of Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hatteras_Island   (116 words)

  
 Hatteras Village on the Outer Banks - Gulfstream fishing charters at Oden's Dock, Teach's Lair Marina, surfing, hotels, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras Village sits along the shores of Hatteras Inlet, which separates it from Ocracoke Island.
In 1861, the Hatteras area was the first portion of the Confederacy to fall victim to Union forces.
Hatteras Village has always been one of the most populated villages on the Outer Banks, especially since the opening of the inlet.
www.outerbanksexplorer.com /13hatteras/hatteras.htm   (502 words)

  
 Hatteras Island Real Estate - Cape Hatteras Real Estate - Outer Banks of North Carolina
Hatteras Island real estate represents one of the relatively few undiscovered vacation investment opportunities on the east coast.
Nearly 70 percent of Hatteras Island is undeveloped, held in public trust by the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hatteras Island’s long rental season, the financial benefits of rental income, and potential tax savings mean the American dream of owning a home at the beach can be surprisingly within your reach!
www.hatterasisland.com   (523 words)

  
 Hatteras Island Rentals | Hatteras Vacation Rentals
The island is a vacationer's dream, with gorgeous wide beaches and crystal blue waters.
The Estates at Hatteras Island Resort is a new, upscale resort of luxury homes located in the fishing village of Rodanthe.
Hatteras is also very close to the Gulf Stream, so an offshore fishing trip is a great way to spend a day.
www.sunrealtync.com /cape-hatteras-nc.htm   (898 words)

  
 Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals / Cape Hatteras Real Estate - Outer Banks, North Carolina
Hatteras Realty regularly spotlights special homes and featured properties for rent.
With 450 stunning vacation homes perched along Hatteras Island's best beaches and vistas, we provide the main ingredients for conjuring up the vacations of a lifetime.
We can help you find the right Hatteras Island real estate property and show you how to make your beach investment pay off.
www.hatterasrealty.com   (335 words)

  
 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Dare County - Outer Banks ...
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest in the nation and famous symbol of North Carolina.
The lighthouse is open to the public from early April until mid-October and visitors are welcome to climb the 268 steps for a spectacular view of the national seashore.
Not too far from the visitor center is a picnic area and a nature trail, winding through fresh water marshes and wooded dunes of Buxton Woods.
www.hatteras-nc.com /light   (397 words)

  
 Cape Hatteras National Seashore (National Park Service)
Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its treacherous currents, shoals, and storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
These dynamic islands provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl.
www.nps.gov /caha   (219 words)

  
 Hatteras Sands Camping Resort, Hatteras Island, North Carolina - Camping and RV Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras Sands Camping Resort is a Five Star Rated Camping Resort situated on Hatteras Island not far from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Hatteras Island is a 60 mile long ribbon of sand that juts out in the Atlantic Ocean some 25 miles from the mainland.
It is a part of the fragile Barrier Islands off the North Carolina coast that are known as the Outer Banks.
www.holidayguide.com /camp_usa/north_carolina/hatteras   (232 words)

  
 Hatteras Island
Hatteras Island, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, is a small barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound, off the eastern coast of North Carolina, rich in wildlife, history, mild temperatures, and beautiful scenery.
The approximately 70-mile strip of land is the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, and is accessible by bridge on the northern end and ferry to the south.
There are seven villages on the island: (from north to south) Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.
www.lastmango.com /gpage.html   (200 words)

  
 HATTERAS HI - HATTERAS ISLAND
Composed of dunes, dense salt marshes, freshwater swales and one of the most pristine maritime forests remaining on the East Coast, Hatteras Island is the destination for vacationers in search of fishing, camping, windsurfing, bird watching, beachcombing or total relaxation.
If you love Hatteras Island, as we do, you should read this editorial, it was published in the July 2002 issue of the Island Breeze. 
is a free monthly newspaper available here on Hatteras Island.  We have reprinted this article to make his thoughts available to all who missed the July 2002 edition.
www.hatterashi.com   (222 words)

  
 Hatteras Island Real Estate - Cape Hatteras Real Estate - Outer Banks of North Carolina
Hatteras Island is a very special place, and each of its villages has its own novel charm.
Depending upon the relationship between the purchase price and the annual rental income, the cost of owning a cottage on Hatteras Island can be surprisingly affordable.
It is my impression that Hatteras Island experiences severe weather.
www.hatterasisland.com /faq.htm   (672 words)

  
 Hatteras Island & Cape Hatteras, NC
Avon is the central village of Hatteras Island located about 30 miles south of Oregon Inlet and about 20 miles north of Hatteras Inlet.
The beaches of Avon are perhaps the nicest on Hatteras Island.
Hatteras is now recognized as one of the premier outdoor recreation destinations on the East Coast.
www.outerbeaches.com /HatterasIsland   (1403 words)

  
 GP2K3 - Isabel Blows GP Off Hatteras Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Hatteras Village remains cut off due to the ocean inlet created by the storm just north of town.
Here on Hatteras Island, we must be a bunch of outlaws as everybody is riding around looking at stuff and enjoying the day, if that is possible after a really bad hurricane.
The Hatteras Island Cabanas are almost all gone, pushed into houses on the other side of and down the road.
www.rodndtube.com /gp/gp2003/isabel/IsabelAftermath.shtml   (3044 words)

  
 Buxton on Hatteras Island, the Outer Banks - Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, surfing, gulfstream fishing, camping, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Beneath the sweep of the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Buxton is the hub community of Hatteras Island.
Buxton is on the widest part of the island, and it's here that the banks take a sharp turn and the beaches face a more southerly direction.
Threatened by beach erosion, it was moved 300 feet away from the ocean in the summer of 1999, receiving a wealth of national attention in the process.
www.outerbanksexplorer.com /11buxton/buxton.htm   (494 words)

  
 Legendary Lighthouses: Great Lighthouses-South Atlantic
Cape Hatteras was given fl and white spiral stripes; Cape Lookout fl and white diamond pattern; Bodie Island horizontal fl and white stripes; and Currituck Beach was kept natural red brick.
In 1946, the wreck of the $170,000 yacht Nautilus, whose captain was confused by the daymark of Hatteras and the beacon at Buxton Light, precipitated the restoration of the light to Cape Hatteras by the Coast Guard.
The island was a summer getaway resort for wealthy Savannah residents from the 1870s until 1940s.
www.pbs.org /legendarylighthouses/html/satlgl.html   (3494 words)

  
 Hatteras Island - Shush! Not to loud!
Located on the Outer Banks off the North Carolina coast, Hatteras Island is about 71 miles long and stretches almost 30 miles out to sea.
It is the site of the "Graveyard of the Atlantic", the "Cape Hatteras Lighthouse" and many other facinating places.
Hatteras Island is famous for Surfing, Windsurfing, Sport Fishing and it's beaches.
users.snip.net /~jameswal/hatt.htm   (431 words)

  
 The Bodie Island Lighthouse, Hatteras Island - National Park Service - Cape Hatteras National Seashore - Cape Hatteras, ...
After the war, the coast near Bodie Island remained dark for several years while a replacement tower was considered by the Lighthouse Board.
Bodie Island was completely undeveloped, and the closest school was in Manteo on neighboring Roanoke Island (accessible only by boat).
Eventually, progress enabled school buses to reach the island, and the families were able to live with the keepers.
www.nps.gov /caha/bodielh.htm   (720 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Outer Banks Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Bordered by bodies of brackish water on the west (known as "sounds") and by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, these fragile islands are accessible by plane, boat, or by driving over one of several bridges that provide links to the mainland.
At the narrowest points, the islands are less than a half-mile wide, and in some areas, they extend out more than 20 miles east of the North Carolina mainland.
The northern part of the Outer Banks (Nags Head and northward) is technically part of the North American mainland; it is part of a continuous sand ridge extending well into the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia and joining the mainland there.
www.ipedia.com /outer_banks.html   (354 words)

  
 Hatteras Island Outer Banks North Carolina
Hatteras Island boasts some of the best surfing, windsurfing, kayaking and kiteboarding on the east coast.
Hatteras Island Resort, Wind Over Waves, Kinnakeet Shores, Ocean Isle Estates, Summer Place and Hatteras Landing all offer magnificent vacation homes with amenities such as private pools with cabanas, hot tubs, elevators, multiple master suites, theater rooms, gourmet kitchens, rec rooms, sports bars and panoramic views.
The charm of Hatteras Island’s natural, unspoiled beauty and the modern luxuries and conveniences that are now found here make a winning vacation combination.
www.sunrealtync.com /HatterasIslandSpotlight.htm   (364 words)

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