Beach Bath

Beach Bath, Shore birds at play in the water.... more

by Kelley Freel-Ebner

Title

Beach Bath

Artist

Kelley Freel-Ebner

Medium

Photograph - Digital Art

Description

Beach Bath, Shore birds at play in the water.
Emerald Isle, NC 2016
Nikon Coolpix S9400
© "Copyright" 2016 Kelley Freel Ebner

This image has been featured in the following groups:
Coastal Water Birds-shore Birds
Lady Photographers And Artists
Bath And Spa Prints

According to Wikipedia, Emerald Isle is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Crystal Coast and is located entirely on the Bogue Banks. The population was 3,655 at the 2010 census, but as many as 50,000 visitors inhabit the area during the summer season, filling up vacant rental properties that do not count toward official census results. From about 1 AD to colonial times, Emerald Isle was home to Native Americans. Later, the area was settled by a small number of whalers and fishermen.
In the 1920s Henry Fort, who owned the Emerald Isle beaches and land surrounding them, hoped to open a large summer tourist attraction and ocean resort. Fort worked with developers, but the plans never materialized. After his death, his daughter Anita Maulick inherited Emerald Isle.
In 1951, seven individuals purchased the 12-mile (19 km) stretch of island for $350,000 from Anita Maulick. Emerald Isle was sliced into 54 blocks of 1,000 feet (300 m), each going from ocean to sound. The partners drew from a hat for the ownership of blocks. Because they wanted Emerald Isle to be family-oriented, the owners limited commercial development and mobile homes to five blocks each.
In 1960 ferry service began, providing wider access to the Bogue Banks beaches of modern-day Emerald Isle.
In 1971 the Cameron Langston Bridge was opened to provide access from Cedar Point to the western end of Bogue Banks and Emerald Isle. The bridge, spanning the Intracoastal Waterway, offers a great view of Bogue Sound and Bogue Banks. The opening of the bridge increased island development.
Emerald Isle is a popular vacation spot and is also known for excellent fishing and a wealth of marine life. Notably its beaches are a favorite location for nesting sea turtles.

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October 27th, 2016