Lake Mattamuskeet, Pretty in Pink

Lake Mattamuskeet, Pretty in Pink a photo by Bill Swindaman on Flickr.

This seems like a surreal place to visit. I'm looking forward to seeing much wildlife, but no alligators, please.

Somerset Place

Somerset Place a photo by UNC-TV Foundation on Flickr.

This month, step back to the 19th century at Somerset Place near the shores of Lake Phelps in Washington County. Active from 1785-1865, this plantation became one the upper South’s most prosperous cultivators of rice, corn and wheat. Today it’s a state historic site that offers a rare, comprehensive view of an antebellum community through seven original buildings and 31 lakeside acres. With the abolishment of slavery at the Civil War’s end, a lack of unpaid labor meant an end for the plantation’s 88 years and it was sold.

Not sure we are going this way....The plantation is located at Lake Pettigrew.

ocracoke_reflections-art

ocracoke_reflections-art a photo by jeffpittmanart on Flickr.

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse reflecting on Silverlake on North Carolina's Outer Banks. oil painting on canvas.

and here's another favorite...

ocracoke_lighthouse

ocracoke_lighthouse a photo by jeffpittmanart on Flickr.

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse reflecting on Silverlake on North Carolina's Outer Banks. oil painting on canvas.

I saw many pictures of the lighthouse, but the painting here is really lovely with all the colors in the foreground.

Nights in Rodanthe

Nights in Rodanthe Movie Photos (20) a photo by divxplanet on Flickr.

Must show the inn from the movie. I hope to see it and imagine Richard Gere and Diane Lane here.

White Ibis in flight, Nov. 2009

White Ibis in flight, Nov. 2009 a photo by BB1554 on Flickr.

At Pea Island Wildlife Refuge,,,wanting to see lots of different birds, but mostly swan.

Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park a photo by ncculture on Flickr.

Roanoke Island Festival Park is a 27-acre state historic site and cultural center celebrating history, education, and the arts. Step aboard the Elizabeth II, a representative 16th century sailing vessel. Visit with Elizabethan explorers and soldiers in the Settlement Site. The Roanoke Adventure Museum explores 400 years of Outer Banks history. View the docudrama, "The Legend of Two-Path". Experience a new artist each month in The Art Gallery. Shop our store for unique gifts. Enjoy special summer performances. Stroll our boardwalks through pristine marshes and observe our hidden beauty.

Probably won't go here....looks too commercial.