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Roanoke Island Festival Park.This popular Outer Banks attraction is a definite “do” while visiting the area. Check out the Elizabeth II, modeled after the ship that brought Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonists to this country, and envision the sail across the Atlantic. A working settlement site shows that soldiers did not lead boring lives, and they will tell you stories of their challenges and hopes. The Adventure Museum is packed with more than 400 years of Outer Banks history. “The Legend of Two-Path” is a 45-minute film detailing a story of the Algonquians who lived here when the English arrived. Bring a picnic and spend the day at this 27-acre island filled with history and adventure for the entire family. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are good for two consecutive days. Children under 6 are admitted free with an adult. Across from the waterfront in downtown Manteo. 475-1500.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.The nation’s tallest lighthouse is ready for climbers to tackle the 257 steps to the top for an outstanding view of the beautiful Outer Banks. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, children under 12 and Golden Access pass holders. The ticket booth opens at 8:15 a.m., and tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis for the day of purchase only. N.C. 12 in Buxton. 473-2111.

Outer Banks History Center. A rich repository of barrier island history awaits researchers in Manteo. The Outer Banks History Center features manuscripts, records, paintings, charts, maps and photographs that tell the story of the North Carolina coast. “Aerial Views, Things in the News, The Beach of Yesteryear, and Past Happenings Here: Black & White Photographs by Roger P. Meekins” will hang through August. This collection has more than four dozen photographs taken between 1949 and 1954. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Free. Roanoke Island Festival Park. 473-2655.

Chicamacomico Life Saving Station. A favorite attraction on the Outer Banks, this historic site is the oldest and most complete life saving station in the state. Learn about the men stationed there from 1874 to 1954. Climb the observation tower and imagine the daring rescues from the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Take a self-guided tour of the grounds and the buildings. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. N.C. 12 in Rodanthe. Free. 987-1552.

Wright Brothers National Memorial. The 60-foot granite memorial, erected in 1932, stands atop a 90-foot dune paying tribute to the first successful manned, powered flight. Visitors can see interpretive exhibits and reproductions of the Wright gliders and take a guided historical tour. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. U.S. 158 at milepost 7 in Kill Devil Hills. $3 per person, children under 17 admitted free. 441-7430.

Dare County Arts Council. Look for one-of-a-kind pieces in fine arts and crafts exhibited by about 100 local artists who display their artistic talent at the Sea & Sounds Gallery in Manteo. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street. 473-5558.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Climb the East Coast’s tallest sand dune for an awesome view from the sound to the sea. Stroll along the 384-foot boardwalk, fly a kite, climb or roll down a dune, or just enjoy the wonders of Jockey’s Ridge. Look at, but don’t touch, the exposed sandcastle that was built for a miniature golf course in 1978. The Visitor Center opens daily at 9 a.m. and closes at 7:45 p.m. in August and 6:45 p.m. in September, and the park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in August and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in September. The main entrance is on West Carolista Drive, U.S. 158 near milepost 12. Free admission and parking. 441-7132.

Whalehead Club. The Art Nouveau-styled Whalehead Club in Corolla, circa-1925, has been meticulously restored and includes 22,000 square feet of original furnishings, cork floors and salt and fresh water baths. An advance reservation is required for a behind-the-scenes tour at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The regular tour is $6, behind-the-scenes tour $5, or enjoy both for $10. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 453-9040.

North Carolina Aquarium. The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has a freshwater gallery, a wetlands atrium, educational programs and a 285,000-gallon ocean tank. Check out the exhibit, “Bite, Shock, Sting,” which has rattlesnakes, eels, spiders, poison dart frogs, jellies, urchins, stingrays and many other venomous animals. Watch scuba divers explore a scale model of the USS Monitor amid hundreds of fish at 10:30 a.m., or see the animals get a snack at 3 p.m. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Airport Road, 3 miles north of Manteo off U.S. 64/264. $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and military, $5 for children 6 to 17. Children under 6 are free. 473-3494.

Climb a Lighthouse. Take a climb up to the top of Currituck Beach Lighthouse and see the beautiful view from this 158-foot-tall attraction. Admission is $6 for visitors 8 and older; children under 8 are admitted free. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. N.C. 12 in Corolla. 453-4939.

Frisco Native American Museum. Discover an array of educational exhibits, artifacts and displays on Native Americans at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center. A nature trail features exhibits and opportunities for visually impaired persons. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, Monday by appointment. N.C. 12, about 7 miles south of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. $2 for individuals, $1.50 for seniors and $5 for families. 995-4440.

Pea Island Visitor Center. See exhibits on wildlife and waterfowl or check out the computer featuring a National Audubon Society program. Take a self-guided walk and stop at three overlooks equipped with telescopes. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 3˝ miles south of Oregon Inlet on N.C. 12. Free. 987-2394.

Elizabethan Gardens. See 10 acres of plants at these magnificent botanical gardens. Blooming varieties include butterfly bush, summersweet, crape myrtle, ginger lilies, ligularia, cardinal flower, perennials, roses, sages, summer annuals and chaste tree. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in August and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in September. U.S. 64/264 in Manteo. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors, 62 and older; $4 for students 6 to 18; free for children 5 and under. 473-3234.

Nature Conservancy. Choose from among five self-guided hiking trails through the Nature Conservancy preserve. This lush 1,400-acre maritime forest spans from the dunes to the water’s edge. Open daily during daylight hours. One mile west of U.S. 158 on Ocean Acres Drive, near milepost 9˝. Free. 441-2525.

TUESDAY, Aug. 31

Bird Walk. Beginners and experts are invited to join members of the Cape Hatteras Bird Club to check out the birds that live around the seashore in the Outer Banks. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the fish cleaning station near Ramp 44 in Buxton. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and binoculars to make this adventure more enjoyable. Free. 995-4474.

Fish with a Ranger. Join a park ranger and members from the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club to learn the art of surf casting and fishing at 8 a.m. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and bait; everything else is included for this fun experience. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Sign up in person at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center adjacent to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. 995-4474.

Beginner Birding. Adults and older children can join a ranger at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and take a walk along the sound at 9 a.m. to look for birds in their natural habitats. Free, but pre-registration is required. 441-2588.

Family Fishing. The entire family will enjoy fishing together in this catch-and-release activity sponsored by the North Carolina Aquarium at 10 a.m. at Jennette’s Pier. Patience is all that is needed for this beginner fishing program; everything else is furnished. The cost is $10 for ages 8 and up, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

Discovery Table. All ages are invited to meet with a ranger at 10 a.m. at Jockey’s Ridge State Park to check out the artifacts found in and around the dunes, including petrified lightning. Meet on the back deck of the Visitor’s Center. Free. 441-7132.

Beginning Birding. The entire family will enjoy checking out the local and migratory bird species found along the Outer Banks. 10 a.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Free, but pre-registration is requested. 453-0221.

Kite Flying. “Go fly a kite.” There’s no better place to have fun flying a kite than on the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Use your artistic talent to make and decorate your own kite, then take it to the dunes to give it “a try to fly in the sky.” 11 a.m. Free, but pre-registration is required. 441-2588.

Aqua Tales for Tots. Children ages 3 through 5 can learn all about fish through puppets and craft activities. 11 a.m. at North Carolina Aquarium. The cost is $5, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Fishing the Sound. Beginners can learn what kind of bait to use, how to hook a fish and other basics of sound fishing, including fish identification and ethics of the sport. The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education offers this activity at 1 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Pre-registration is requested, and all equipment is furnished. Free. 453-0221.

Catch a Crab. It’s fun to catch a crab on a string, but it takes some know-how to find that white lump meat delicacy. The North Carolina Aquarium offers you an opportunity to do both and learn all about the blue crab. 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for ages 6 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Beach Fun & Safety for Kids. Children ages 7 through 12 will learn how to exercise, train and practice rescue drills with Outer Banks lifeguards in the Ocean Safety for Kids program. Exploring the beach and catching critters in the surf zone will also be a part of the program. The program starts at 2 p.m. at Jennette’s Pier. Beach Road, milepost 16˝. The cost is $25, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

Video Presentation. The entire family can see an Emmy award-winning video, “Island,” at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. This video series, seen nationally on PBS, offers a natural wonder in stunning detail. Free. 441-7132.

Jockey’s Ridge Video. The wonders of Jockey’s Ridge are beautifully displayed in this 30-minute video shown at 4 p.m. Sunsets, recreational activities, animals and some history of the “big hill” will delight all ages. Free. 441-7132.

Bingo. Have some fun and help the First Flight Lions Club fund community service and charitable projects. Cash prizes and food will be available. 7 p.m. Milepost 5.5 on U.S. 158. 441-8308.

Sunset on the Ridge. Enjoy the splendor of the evening sky from atop the highest sand dune on the Atlantic Coast. A ranger will answer questions and present a talk on the history of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Don’t miss one of the most beautiful scenes on the Outer Banks at 7:30 p.m. Free. 441-7132.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1

Bird Walk. Beginners and experts are welcome to take a stroll along the North Pond Wildlife Trail and look for approximately 265 species of birds that live or pass through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. You may get lucky and spot one of the 40 to 50 species rarely seen and considered accidental visitors. Binoculars and insect repellent are recommended. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center at 8 a.m. 2.5 miles south of Oregon Inlet. Free. 987-1118.

Breakfast with the Rays. You can learn a lot about the stingrays and what they like to eat because you will be feeding them at 8:30 a.m. in the touch tank at the North Carolina Aquarium. After they gobble down their morning feeding, enjoy a light breakfast of “people” food. The cost is $10 for ages 6 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Pier Fishing. The entire family will enjoy learning the techniques and secrets of pier fishing in this catch-and-release activity sponsored by the North Carolina Aquarium at 9 a.m. at Jennette’s Pier on Beach Road, milepost 16˝. Patience is all that is needed for this beginner fishing program; everything else is furnished. The cost is $10 for ages 8 and up, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

Walk with a Coastkeeper. Join Jan DeBlieu, Cape Hatteras Coastkeeper, and explore the natural wonders of the shore while learning about major environmental issues facing the coast. Hunt for mole crabs, coquina clams and other creatures that live at the water’s edge. Meet in the parking lot on the south end of Oregon Inlet Bridge on Pea Island at 9 a.m. Free, but pre-registration is requested. 473-1607.

Reptile Hunt. Join in a hunt for reptiles and amphibians and learn all about them with the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. With a little luck, you may find some specimens in this hands-on experience. At 10 a.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Pre-registration is requested. Free. 453-0221.

Dune Exploration. Adults and older children can explore the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park while learning all about this natural sandy wonder. You may be surprised at some of the fascinating events that have taken place on these hills. 11 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center. Free. 441-2588.

Periauger Presentation. The one-of-a-kind replica periauger, a two-masted boat made of a dugout and split cypress log propelled by oars and sails, sailed into Manteo on Tuesday and will remain docked at the Manteo waterfront through Thursday. A presentation of the construction and history of this eighteenth-century workboat will be held at 1 p.m. at the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Free. 475-1500.

Snack with the Sharks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sharks as they devour their food. You can enjoy some “people” food following the frenzy. 1 p.m. at the North Carolina Aquarium. The fee is $10 for ages 10 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Fishing the Sound. Beginners can learn what kind of bait to use, how to hook a fish and other basics of sound fishing, including fish identification and ethics of the sport. The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education offers this activity at 1 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Pre-registration is requested, and all equipment is furnished. Free. 453-0221.

Bingo. Colington Volunteer Fire Department opens its doors at 5:30 p.m., and games begin at 6:30 p.m. The department is 3 miles west of U.S. 158, near milepost 8, off Colington Road. 441-6234.

Bingo. The Cape Hatteras Anglers Club opens its doors at 6 p.m., and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Free coffee, cash prizes and food are available. Light Plant Road in Buxton. 995-4253.

Beach Bonfire. A beach bonfire is the perfect setting to hear the legends and lore of Hatteras Island. Bring the family, a blanket, beach chair, flashlight and bug spray for this popular program. At 8 p.m. at Chicamacomico Life Saving Station Historic Site, N.C. 12 in Rodanthe. Free. 987-1552.

Red Wolf Howling. Want to howl the night away with some red wolves found only in the wilds of northeastern North Carolina? You can as you listen to the harmonious howls beginning at 7:30 p.m. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight and insect repellent, but leave your pets at home. Creef Cut Wildlife Trail, off U.S. 64. Free, but advance registration is required. 473-1131.

Bloody Mary and the Virgin Queen. Most know that Queen Elizabeth I and her half-sister, Mary Tudor, loathed one another, but did you know they are buried in the same tomb in London’s Westminster Abbey? This zany and highly entertaining comedy takes place in the tomb, but is performed in the present day. Don’t miss the 7:30 p.m. performance at the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Admission is $10 per person, $5 for Friends of Elizabeth II and park admission ticket holders. 473-1061.

THURSDAY, Sept. 2

Bird Walk. Beginners and experts are welcome to take a stroll along the North Pond Wildlife Trail and look for approximately 265 species of birds that live or pass through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. You may get lucky and spot one of the 40 to 50 species rarely seen and considered accidental visitors. Binoculars and insect repellent are recommended. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center at 8 a.m. 2˝ miles south of Oregon Inlet. Free. 987-1118.

Fish with a Ranger. Join a park ranger and members of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club to learn the art of surf casting and fishing at 8 a.m. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and bait; everything else is included for this fun experience. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. Sign up in person at the Hatteras Island visitor Center adjacent to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. 995-4474.

Breakfast with the Rays. You can learn a lot about the stingrays and what they like to eat because you will be feeding them at 8:30 a.m. in the touch tank at the North Carolina Aquarium. After they gobble down their morning feeding, enjoy a light breakfast of “people” food. The cost is $10 for ages 6 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Tracks in the Sand. Learn to track and identify local wildlife in this educational program presented by the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. 10 a.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Free. Pre-registration is requested. 453-0221.

Beach Exploration. What is that critter? What a cool shell. Look at this. You may make these comments and more when you join the North Carolina Aquarium to take a close look at a seashore environment at 10 a.m. at Jennette’s Pier. An instructor will take you to the beach to take a closer look at the seaside environment, and you may be surprised at what awaits you. Beach Road at milepost 16˝. The cost is $8 for ages 5 and up, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

Fishing the Sound. Beginners can learn what kind of bait to use, how to hook a fish and other basics of sound fishing, including fish identification and ethics of the sport. The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education offers this activity at 1 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Pre-registration is requested, and all equipment is furnished. Free. 453-0221.

Catch a Crab. It’s fun to catch a crab on a string, but it takes some know-how to find that white lump meat delicacy. The North Carolina Aquarium offers you an opportunity to do both and learn all about the blue crab. 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for ages 6 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Beach Creatures of the Night. You won’t want to miss this night on the beach to look for marine animals that are active when the sun goes down. The focus is the sea turtle, but hopes will be high to find some other interesting activity along the shore. At 7 p.m. at Jennette’s Pier, Beach Road, milepost 16˝. The cost is $10 for ages 6 and up, children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

FRIDAY, Sept. 3

Bird Walk. Beginners and experts are welcome to take a stroll along the North Pond Wildlife Trail and look for approximately 265 species of birds that live or pass through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. You may get lucky and spot one of the 40 to 50 species rarely seen and considered accidental visitors. Binoculars and insect repellent are recommended. Meet at the Pea Island Visitor Center at 8 a.m. 2˝ miles south of Oregon Inlet. Free. 987-1118.

Arts and Crafts. Bring your family, your creativity and your imagination to create a beach-inspired work of art. A variety of materials, including beach finds and shells, will be provided, but you are welcome to bring whatever you want to incorporate into your masterpiece. The cost is $6, and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m. at Jennette’s Pier, Beach Road, milepost 16˝, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

Explore the Sound. Many species call the Currituck Sound home, from aquatic insects to river otters. Explore this habitat in a kayak and learn about the sound and marsh ecosystem. This free program sponsored by the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education is for ages 12 and up and pre-registration is required. 10 a.m. Free. 453-0221.

Gyotaku. Join the North Carolina Aquarium at 10 a.m. for a truly creative art experience. Gyotaku, an ancient Japanese art technique, allows you to use real and replicated fish to create your own original print. The cost is $15 for ages 6 and up, and one T-shirt is included. Advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Snack with the Sharks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sharks as they devour their food. You can enjoy some “people” food following the frenzy. 1 p.m. at the North Carolina Aquarium. The fee is $10 for ages 10 and up, and advance registration is required. 473-3494.

Wildlife Program. Learn what attracts butterflies and birds to your home or garden and what you can do to provide a habitat for wildlife in your own backyard. Meet at 2 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla. Free, but pre-registration is requested. 453-0221.

Arts and Crafts. Bring your family, your creativity and your imagination to create a beach-inspired work of art. A variety of materials, including beach finds and shells, will be provided, but you are welcome to bring whatever you want to incorporate into your masterpiece. The cost is $6, and children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 2 p.m. at Jennette’s Pier, Beach Road, milepost 16˝, and advance registration is required. 441-6421.

The Coast calendar is compiled by Beverlie Gregory. To have an item included, call 441-1620, fax 441-8895 or e-mail her at beverlie.gregory@ pilotonline.com. The deadline is the Friday a week before publication.