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Ocracoke Island
Picturesque Ocracoke Island is a relatively isolated place, with gentler surf and finer sand
than can be found at points north. Here one can cast for bluefish in the ceaseless rolling
surf, go crabbing in the waters of the sound, or simply beachcomb for sea snails, Scotch
bonnets, whelks, or interesting pieces of flotsam driftwood or jetsam washed up by the
tides.
For a change of pace, drive to the Ocracoke Pony Pens to visit the remnants of a herd
of wild ponies that have lived on these shores for ages. Or take a stroll through the quaint
village ofOcracoke,whicharcsaroundatidalharborcalled SilverLake.Hereyoucanrent
a bike, grab some fresh crab cakes or Hatteras clam chowder, and perhaps (depending on
your itinerary) board one of the ferries leading to points on the mainland.
Ifyou'reintoislandhopping,there'sstillyetanothertoexplore:thelovelyanddesolate
Cedar Island. Once back on the mainland, continue on Rte. 12 and head toward Cedar Is-
land. To the 350 permanent residents here, this is the place to get away from it all. There
is no commercial development on this island, and hardly any residential. The majority of
marsh and land is devoted to the Cedar Island Wildlife Refuge. The rest? Just miles and
miles of deserted beach.
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