The Outer Banks 2008 Official Travel Guide - (Page 46) OUTER BANKS ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES Crabbing: All you need is a length of cord with suitable bait, chicken necks or fish heads do nicely, tied to one end. Throw the bait into the water, wait a few minutes, then pull on the line gently to see if you get a nibble. Other methods use circular crab nets and collapsible crab traps. Crabs can be caught in local sound waters from late spring into early fall, but the best time is May, June and July. Cruising: Whether it’s a daytime harbor tour looking for pods of dolphin and local species of birds, or a moonlit sail under the stars, there are a number of sight-seeing cruises offered on a variety of vessels, from sailboats to headboats. Special charters can be booked for private parties, family reunions or weddings. Cruises: – Bodie Island Adventures: (252) 441-6822 or (252)441-8875 – Nags Head Dolphin Watch: (252) 449-8999 – Crystal Dawn: (252) 473-5577 – Outer Banks Cruises: (252) 473-1475, (252) 480-9151, (252) 255-2722 or (866) 473-1475 – Downeast Rover: (252) 473-4866 or (866) SAIL-OBX – Outer Banks Jet Boats: (252) 473-2357 or (877) FLY-THIS – Miss Hatteras Captain Clam’s children’s pirate cruise: (252) 986-2365 – Miss Oregon Inlet: (252) 441-6301 or (800) 272-5199 Diving: The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor which is why The Outer Banks’ coast is known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Several dive shops offer offshore charters for wreck diving, lessons and equipment rental. Hang Gliding: Jockey’s Ridge State Park is the spot for learning to fly. Lessons from qualified instructors are available through Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hang Gliding Training Center. Hiking: Take the path less traveled and explore beaches and maritime forests on foot. Discover hidden treasures in places like Buxton Woods or Nags Head Woods Preserve. There are also hiking trails at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and at the Pea Island National Wildlife Preserve. Hiking on restricted dunes is prohibited. 46
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