North Carolina Beach Town Warns Against Digging In The Sand
As a kid one of the highlights of being at the beach is playing in the sand. At that age you’re naive enough to believe you can actually did a…
And the Town of Kill Devil Hills wants to make sure their summer guests know this. So they posted the below video on YouTube:
So what makes these holes dangerous? Well for starters vacationers and lifeguards can fall into them when walking. They also pose a threat to animals such as endangered sea turtles. Driving on the beach is also allowed in Kill Devil Hills in the off-season and vehicles can get stuck in large holes. I know what you're thinking just pay attention, it's not that dangerous. That's not quite true. A teen actually died from falling into a hole early this year in New Jersey.
But I know that you're still going to dig. So what can you do to be safer? Keep your holes limited to knee-deep. And be courteous and fill the whole with packed sand when you pack up to leave. And make sure to monitor your children when they are playing in the sand.
Be safe out there and have fun!
Best Coastal Towns List Features North and South Carolina Towns
There are few things I love more than historic coastal towns. Whether the New England charm of Newport Rhode Island, the southern paradise of Charleston or Savannah, or the California beach like Santa Cruz. Fishing boats, quaint shops, beachside rollercoasters, live oaks, I love them all. So naturally, this list drew me in. It's USA Today's "Best Coastal Small Towns". We are lucky that coastal towns from both North and South Carolina town made the list.
This list is part of USA Today's recently released "10 best" campaign. Readers were able to vote for their favorites in a wide variety of categories. One of those categories was "Best Coastal Small Towns". I've only briefly been to the South Carolina location and I've never ventured to the Outer Banks, the home of North Carolinas mention. I guess I'll have to add both of those coastal towns to my Carolina bucket list. But not just the Carolina towns drew me in. I'd honestly love to visit each town on this list. The picturesque views, calmness of the water, but also diversity of locales and experiences of every town are intriguing. You've got locations from the northeast, west coast, gulf, and the east coast.
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10. Cape May, New Jersey
This Jersey Cape seaside resort town is known for its beaches, grand Victorian homes, Washington Mall shopping area, and Cape May Lighthouse. The entire city is a National Historic District and it's the oldest resort in the country!
9. Bar Harbor, Maine
Located on Maine's Mount Desert Island Bar Harbor serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park. The town is known for its classic beauty, lobster (of course!), yachts, and outdoor adventures.
8. Los Osos, California
There's nothing like a California beach town. Los Osos sits on the central California coast near the Montana de Oro State Park.
7. Half Moon Bay, California
Our second California coastal town sits just south of San Fransisco. It features luxury hotels, golf, beaches and is only minutes aways from state parks and those northern California redwoods.
6. Bandon, Oregon
This Oregon coastal town features, stunning ocean vistas, wild woods, and streams making it a wonderful locale to enjoy fishing, beach-going, hiking, cycling, and golf.
5. Nags Head, North Carolina
Representing NC is Nags Head located on the northern Outer Banks. It's right on the edge of Jockey’s Ridge State Park but that's not all this coastal town has to offer. This town has everything a vacationer needs including places to stay: beach houses, seaside motels, and hotels with a view. Things to do: boutiques, surf shops, an outlet mall, and grocery stores. A wide array of restaurants including fine dining feasts, barbecue, casual bites, and of course exceptional seafood.
4. Rockport, Texas
You'll find Rockport and Rockport Beach along the gulf coast of Texas. Highlights of this coastal town include fishing piers, rich birdlife, history, and the Texas Maritime Museum.
3. Georgetown, South Carolina
Just away from the hustle and bustle and tourism mecca of Myrtle Beach you'll find a more relaxing Georgetown. It's actually the 3rd oldest town in the Palmetto State. You'll be greeted by oak-lined streets, waterfront shopping, dining, boating, fishing, historic tours, and ghost tours.
2. Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
This quaint seaside town of Bay St. Louis offers white sand beaches, downtown art galleries and antique stores, history, golf, and charter fishing.
1. Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Both the one and two spots on this list are Mississippi. The top spot goes to Ocean Spring Mississippi just outside of Jackson. This historic coastal town boasts a rich history, artistic flair, lush landscape, and small-town appeal.
