Jockey Ridge State Park Carolista Drive, Highway 158 Bypass, Ocracoke, NC 27960, Nags Head, 252-441-7132, The tallest active sand dune on the East Coast, rising up to 110 feet, is located at this park that offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kite flying, surfing, hang gliding, and picnicking. more...

Anchorage Marina P.O. Box 880, Ocracoke, NC 27960, Located on Ocracoke Island, 252-928-6661, Daily, monthly or yearly dockage for vessels up to 100 ft. in length, Texaco gas and diesel, 30 AMP and 50 AMP power hookups, water, a store offering tackle, bait, ice, and other supplies, charter fishing, showers, and a dockside cafe are just some of the amenities you will find at the Anchorage Marina.

Hammock Hills Nature Trails Highway 12, Ocracoke, NC 27960, North of Ocracoke Village, 252-928-6711, Hike these diverse nature trails near sand dunes, maritime forest, and salt marshes and learn how area plants adapt themselves to the unusual elements and harsh barrier island weather.

Open Water Duck Hunting Highway 12, 252-928-7170, A favorite of water fowl hunters everywhere, these hunting grounds offers a beautiful backdrop for the perfect hunting experience. Up to six hunters can be accommodated.  more...

Captain David Nagel - Drum Stick Highway 12, 252-473-0106, Enjoy half day or full day fishing trips with this professional guide that offers trips within the sound, inlet, and gulfstream, as well as off shore wreck fishing and night drum fishing excursions.

Miss Ocracoke Jolly Roger Marina Ocracoke Island, 252-928-6060, Professional fishing and dolphin cruises are available by Captain Steve Wilson aboard this beautiful boat. Walk-ons are welcome.

Osprey Charters Highway 12, 252-928-4020, A 36 foot vessel docked in Silver Lake that is available for charters year round and offers trailing fishing for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and King Mackerel, as well as bottom fishing for Black Sea Bass, Trigger Fish, and Silk Snapper.