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Wildlife includes the Greater Snow Goose, wildfowl during the winter, wading and shore birds during the autumn. Parking and observation platforms, handicapped accessible trails. Information headquarters 7 miles south of Oregon Inlet. Refuge located adjacent NC 12 between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Free, daylight hours, 252-473-1131.
One of the first seven US life saving stations, the scene of many heroic shipwreck rescues on the Outer Banks 1874-1911. The site is now a museum and includes a video of the lives of the lifesavers on the Outer Banks and their equipment. The lifesaving station itself is under renovation, but it holds countless pictures of wrecked ships and other exhibits. Parks Service Beach Apparatus Drill every Thur. during summer at 2:00. Admission Free. Open May-Oct., Tues, Thurs. and Sat. 11-5PM, special groups by appointment. 252-987-1552.
The most prominent symbol of the Outer Banks is the "candy striped" lighthouse. The tallest brick lighthouse in North America is free to climb and is open Easter through Memorial Day day10-2, Mem. day to Labor day 10-4, and Labor Day to Columbus Day 10-2. The visitors center holds a history of the area and light, and is open 9-5 daily. 252-995-4474.
The museum has countless artifacts and Native American exhibits. Admission by donation. Located in Frisco, 252-995-4440.
