Outer Banks Charter

Posted onDecember 13, 2011 - 1:22 am by Admin | 0 Comments

On North Carolina's Outer Banks, names like Kitty Hawk, the Wright Brothers, Blackbeard and The Lost Colony stir young imaginations.

The barrier islands, on 130 miles of unspoiled coastline are lands of historical firsts, providing families with endless activities to experience the region's rich past and nature in a hands - on way.

Outer Banks Activities:

Standing atop the largest sand pile in the eastern United States, surrounded by impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean and Roanoke Sound, it's easy to imagine why Wilbur and Orville Wright chose the Outer Banks for their first flight.

With year round winds averaging 11 to 15 miles per hour and the 100 foot sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park visitors of all ages and abilities between 85 and 225 pounds can recreate the heady experience of flight.

Wright Brothers Monument

At the world's largest hang gliding school, a three - hour beginner's course includes all equipment, five well - monitored solo flights and a humorous video on aerial failures where would - be birds, complete with feathers and fake wings, crash to the earth.

For those unwilling to take the plunge, albeit into soft sands, the park provides kite flying, sand boarding, self - guided hiking trails and picnic sites with grills.


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