Explore the secluded beaches of the largest undeveloped island on North Carolina's southern coast!  Discover the wonders of marine life during hands-on activities including crabbing with baited hand lines, collecting life in tidal creeks and beachcombing on undisturbed beaches.  The birding, shelling and scenery are spectacular on this 8 mile long marine preserve!

We chose this location as an inspiring setting for learning and discovering, for viewing living history and encountering the wonders of coastal life.  Activities include netting marine life in the salt marsh, crabbing, and exploring how the banker ponies can live on a barrier island. The 15 minute ride out to the island takes you through the crystal clear waters of Core Sound.

 

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!

FISH ON! Come experience pier fishing, hands-on fish anatomy lessons, squid dissection, and learning about the dynamic swash zone while hunting for mole crabs!