Springer's Point Nature Preserve

Even though the mosquitoes tried to carry Pam and I away with them, we enjoyed our morning walk through Springer's Point Nature Preserve.  The preserve is located southwest of Ocracoke Village.  It juts into Pamlico Sound.  The preserve, managed by the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is believed to be the favorite hangout of Edward Teach, better known as the pirate Blackbeard.

Springer's Point Nature Preserve consists of 120 acres of forest, marsh and beach.  A trail winds through the forest.  The trail splits into a loop that takes you through the forest and along the beach.  We highly recommend this walk because of the dense maritime forest and the beautiful beach!   There are some really large trees.  A cemetery adds some mystery.  Just bring some bug spray.  There is no parking at the entrance, so you will need to walk or bicycle to the entrance right off Loop Road.

The northern portion of the beach on Springer's Point.

Fishermen headed out to the sound.

Sea Oats

Salt water marsh before the trail heads back into the forest.

Golden Rod