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Back to the island… Ocracoke, NC

Bill Terry

‘Time for the annual trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Ocracoke Island.

For those who have never been…

Ocracoke Island, a remote 16-mile stretch in the south of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is accessible only by boat, private plane, or vehicle ferry—the latter taking about 2.5 hours from the mainland. Renowned for its pristine beaches, wild ponies, and the historic 1823 Ocracoke Lighthouse, the island offers a laid-back, pedestrian-friendly escape where rental golf carts often outnumber cars on the village roads.

On the way…

A colorful windmill sculpture made of painted metal, featuring a flower-like design with spoons as petals. It stands in a park-like setting with trees in the background and a picnic table nearby.
An official whirligig at an interstate rest area
A close-up of a bee feeding on vibrant pink and yellow flowers in a natural setting.
A bee doin’ his thing at the Cedar Island ferry station

On the ferry…

A view of the ocean with a boat's wake trailing behind, under a partly cloudy sky.
Signage on a ferry boat indicating 'CEDAR ISLAND' with the North Carolina Ferry System logo and a pirate-themed illustration.
A person with long white hair sitting on the edge of a boat, looking out at a calm waterway with sandy shores and a clear blue sky. A sign on the boat reads 'STAY BEHIND NET'.
A small boat with several people fishing on a calm water body under a clear blue sky, with a bird flying overhead.
Greetings from local fishermen
A view of a calm body of water with a distant shoreline featuring various buildings and structures under a cloudy blue sky.
Ocracoke Village from a distance.
The famous lighthouse is to the far right.

Mandatory Village images…

A tall lighthouse next to a historic building, set against a dramatic cloudy sky and surrounded by lush greenery.
The lighthouse against a backdrop of clouds.

The house, once home to the lightkeeper, is currently being renovated after sustaining storm damage. To safeguard it from future floods, the structure is being elevated above ground level.
A weathered wooden gate surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass, leading into a dense forested area.
An overgrown entrance
A weathered gravestone partially obscured by dense greenery and trees.
There are more than 80 small cemeteries on the island, most of them small family burial grounds, along with the occasional isolated gravestone.
Tall pine tree reaching towards a cloudy sky with patches of blue peeking through.
Wind-blown tree in silhouette
A group of people gathered around a table at a brewery, smiling and enjoying food and drinks. The setting features wooden tables and brewing equipment in the background.
Friends and family at the Village’s brewery.

June 2, 2026

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