Free stop just south of the Bonner Bridge. Bring binoculars — over 400 bird species. The North Pond trail is a flat 1-mile loop, perfect at sunrise.
Outdoors
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
5,800 acres of undeveloped barrier island — birding, empty beaches and North Pond boardwalk.
See it from the air
Many Outer Banks activities look completely different from a helicopter. Coastal Helicopters offers scenic tours over the beaches, lighthouses and wild-horse territory.
Book a helicopter tour