Avon Cottages

Here in Buxton Woods, a Hatteras Island maritime forest, look past the oceanfront sand dunes and discover the towering pine trees, thick sandy ridges, small ponds and marshes, and the menagerie of local island wildlife. A short, self-guided loop trail leads from the picnic area through Buxton Woods, and back again. Along this relatively level path, you can see the diverse forest ecosystem up-close, practice your skill at identifying trees, listen to the call of birds, and traverse some of the...

This is a great boardwalk trail for bird watching and seeing turtles. You might see Mallards, Northern Pintails, and a Northern Harrier. Make sure to bring bug spray with you. Accessibility: There is 1 designated accessible space in the paved parking lot off of Highway 12 at the east end of the trail. It is unclear if the spot is van-accessible with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is paved asphalt, a wooden boardwalk (with railings), or a natural (sand, dirt, and grass) surface....

This quarter-mile long trail begins at the Bodie Island Lighthouse parking area and follows along a gravel road providing an opportunity to explore the marsh ecosystem from the ground and visit the Roanoke Sound, part of the Pamlico-Albemarle Sound System. You are likely to see various wildlife on your trip. Check the park website for current information: https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/bils.htm Beneath the surface of the Pamlico Sound is a nursery perfect for marine life. Fed by the...

Tracks in the Sand is a 1.5 mile leisurely paced trail that begins at the parking lot and goes over the dunes, to the soundside, and back. The trail focuses on the harsh, yet fragile sand dune environment and the plants and animals that call it home. Shoes are a must. Jockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers 426 acres (1.72 km) and includes the tallest active sand dune system...