Swansboro at Twilight

Swansboro, NC.

It's the town I couldn't wait to leave when I was a kid. Now that I'm gone...it means a lot more to me.

I took these pictures on the way home from the beach, the clouds had rolled in and the sun was going down...

Swansboro is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, hence the shrimp boats, which have always been a mainstay since I can remember.

I don't know what it is about them...I just find them serene, waiting till the next excursion, silently waiting for their master to call again...

If you asked me to describe Swansboro, named after Samuel Swann circa 1783, a few words come to mind:

RUGGED

PICTURESQUE



COMMUNITY

SCENIC

EARTHY
HISTORIC

UNDISTURBED
Most of all: HOME Thanks for visiting!

Fort Macon

We live in a country full of history and endurance. Fort Macon is a prime example. Situated on the east end of Bogue Banks in Carteret County, it's one of the most popular state parks in the United States. As I walked around, I couldn't help feel the history of this place.

It is a pentagon shape fortress built in 1826-1834, today, the fort looks much the same as when it was built.

General Robert E. Lee was stationed at Fort Macon as a young Army officer.

The scene of an significant Civil War Battle while occupied by confederate troops, the fort was under a Union artillery siege from March 23-April 26, 1862.


It's fall into Union hands gave the Northern forces complete control of the entire North Carolina coast. It was regarrisoned during the Spanish-American War and again during World War II.



Now Fort Macon is known for swimming, fishing, nature programs and trails, guided tours, and a museum with numerous exhibits and displays.

Thanks for visiting! Hope you liked your tour of Fort Macon, NC!

Breathing Space

(Photo of my niece at Cape Lookout National Seashore)

I had such a wonderful time in North Carolina...visiting with family and friends, a much needed break from everyday life.
As Summer winds down,

I hope to share some of the places I went.

Thanks for visiting me and come back soon! Thank you for sticking with me while I've been gone!

Going Home

I just wanted to let you know...

I'm OUTTA HERE!!!

Just Kidding!

I'm going on vacation so I'll be gone for a little while... I'm going to my beloved North Carolina! Yeah!! I plan on doing a whole lotta nothin'...and get myself reacquainted with the ocean...I have missed her so!!

I will leave you with some pictures of where I'm going...or should I say where I'm from! :)