USA ~Ocracoke Lighthouse-North Carolina~

  It looks to be a fantastic place for a visit...Thanks Janie!!
"Ocracoke Island, 14 miles long is rich in maritime history and maintains the aura of quaint, quiet fishing villages of yesterdays"...



Global Forever stamp that shows the beauty of our entire planet. (Issued: 28-01-2013)

Ocracoke Light was built in Hyde County, on Ocracoke Island in 1823. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall. Its diameter narrows from 25 feet (8 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at its peak and it is the oldest operating lightstation in North Carolina.

It is believed that an Indian village once existed at the site of the lighthouse.

The island of Ocracoke is a part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is one of the most remote islands in the Outer Banks, as it can only be reached by one of three public ferries, private boat, or private plane. The entire island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

USA ~Biltmore Estate-North Carolina~

Lovely artistic view of Biltmore... The colors are beautiful!!
From a new series of prints..."Perched Above" by photographer Lynne Harty that captures a unique view and personality of the historic Estate in Asheville, NC!! Thanks Eugenia!! (US-1572854)

With nice stamps too!

At 175,000 square feet and with 250 rooms, the Biltmore House is the largest private residence in the United States. As the best known and most popular tourist destination in Asheville and greater Western North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate attracts over 1 million visitors each year.

USA ~Northern Carolina Lighthouses~

USA ~Northern Carolina Lighthouses~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by Sheila. For centuries, lighthouses have been erected to protect ships and guide them safely away from low shoals. Each lighthouse has individual markings making it readily identifiable from a distance. Most of them are open for tourists and visitors providing a historic view of times gone by.

USA ~North Carolina~

USA ~North Carolina~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by Sheila. State Motto: "Esse Quam videri" (To be rather than to seem).
State Song: "The Old North State"