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Photos of the sign and the fountain at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium.

PINE KNOLL SHORES, NC

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6/11 km HISTORIC WALK YR927 Jan 3 - Dec 29

START POINT:

NC Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores

1 Roosevelt Blvd.

Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

252-247-4003, 866-294-3477

http://www.ncaquariums.com

GPS; N34deg 42.0’, W76deg 49.8’.

HOURS: Daily 9-5

CLOSED: New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas days

POC: Loren Little, 336-788-8582, Lorenlittle@bellsouth.net

TRAIL: Rated 1 Walk the nature trail through maritime forest, paleo dunes and salt marshes of the Roosevelt Nature Preserve on the NC Birding Trail with views of Bogue Sound and through neighboring residential areas on one of the NC barrier islands. Optional route (rated 2+ for sand) includes 2.5km on beach on ocean side. Free access to start box and restrooms. Entrance fee to visit aquarium exhibits.

Note: NC Zoo memberships are also good for the aquarium. Aquarium is handicapped and stroller friendly as are some parts of the walk route. Sunscreen, insect repellent and water are all highly recommended.

HOW TO GET THERE: From I-95 or Raleigh: take US Hwy 70 east into Morehead City. Turn right on the Atlantic Beach Causeway to Highway 58 in Atlantic Beach. Turn right on Hwy 58 approximately 5 miles to mile marker 7 and the traffic light at Pine Knoll Blvd. Right on Pine Knoll Blvd to Roosevelt Blvd, then left to the aquarium Start box is located at the Visitor Services window inside main entrance and immediately to the right.

Two views from the Nature Trail.

One of the residential areas on the trail has this fountain.