An eerily abandoned stone tower is all that remains of a demolished dam on Cape Fear River.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.