North Carolina Lighthouses

Hurricane Earl causing park closures along Outer Banks

feedback — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:04:12 +0000

Please contact the National Parks service to find out details about closures.

A High Seas Bed-and-Breakfast!

feedback — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:09:40 +0000

The Charlotte Observer reported today, Richard Neal of Mint Hill bought the abandoned, Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower. Mr. Neal purchased the tower in a federal government auction in May for $85,000. The deal was completed Wednesday.

Mr. Neal has plans to turn the 44-year-old tower, a former U.S. Coast Guard post, into a bed-and-breakfast. The tower is 25 miles from Wilmington and is more than 60 feet above the water. It has seven bedrooms, a kitchen, a recreation room and helicopter landing platform. The tower was built in 1966 and was deactivated in 2003. Mr. Neal is hoping to open the B&B next summer.

Cape Lookout Open For Climbing!

feedback — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:54:50 +0000

Many of you have asked when the Cape Lookout Lighthouse will be open for climbing. The lighthouse is currently closed for repairs, but it is expected to open later this summer. Once open, tickets for this year will be sold Tuesday through Saturday at the Harkers Island Visitor Center. Groups of 10 will begin their climb every 10 minutes from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Ticket prices will be $4 for children, senior citizens, and the disabled and $8 for all other adults.

For more information contact the Harkers Island Visitors Center at (252) 728-2250.

Pirate Night at the North Carolina Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores

feedback — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:39:11 +0000

Thursday night, June 17th, is Pirate Night at the Aquarium for members of the North Carolina Aquarium. Lots of fun for the entire family. For more information check out their website www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores

Receive 20% off your next order of pictures from our SmugMug store

feedback — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:14:24 +0000

To celebrate Fathers Day, we are offering 20% off your next order of pictures from our SmugMug store. You must purchase at least $10 worth of pictures to receive the discount. The discount only applies to pictures ordered, so shipping charges will not qualify for the discount. On step 3 of the checkout where you enter Payment information, at the top of the page, enter FathersDayPromo7 as the Coupon code to receive your discount. This offer expires after June 23rd 2010.

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The Pirates are coming to Bald Head Island!!

feedback — Sat, 01 May 2010 11:59:33 +0000

We just found out that the pirates will be coming to Bald Head Island once again!

This years dates are August 6-8, 2010

Save the date and mark your calendars!!

There’s something fun for everyone all weekend long.

Learn how to be a pirate, Treasure Hunts,
Even Pirate invasions!
You don’t miss the extravaganza!

You can check www.oldbaldy.org for more information.

Lighthouse Weddings!

feedback — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:47:27 +0000

We have had several request for information on lighthouse weddings and wedding packages. Island Wedding is now offering wedding packages on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands. They offer beach, lighthouse even pirate weddings. The packages are for just the two of you or all you family and friends. They really have a lot to offer the bride and groom. For those of you that are interested, please visit their website at ncislandwedding.com or call them at (252) 928-7000.

North Carolina writer releases new book!!

feedback — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:30:17 +0000

Chessen Parker, a native to the North Carolina coast, has just released her latest in a series of mystery books, on the coast of North Carolina. The first is a mystery, set along the Crystal Coast involving Blackbeard. It’s a great book for everyone to check it out!

Please visit her site at www.chessenparker.com for more information!

Gallery and Gifts!!

feedback — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:45:49 +0000

Many of you may already know about our Gallery and Gifts store. There are several holiday gifts and photos using many of the pictures you see on our site and many others. All you have to do is select your favorite photo. Select Buy in the top right corner and then select the size photo or other Gifts from the Merchandise tab. There is a wide variety from Mugs to shirts and many things in between.

Questions we receive…

feedback — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:32:18 +0000

We receive several questions every week here at CarolinaLights. We try to answer each of them as best as we can. Many of the questions we get have already been answered in our FAQ. As we get new and unique questions asked we try to answer them promptly and then also post them on or FAQ. Please continue to ask us your questions, we love to hear from you and also check out our FAQ.