Discover NC: Hyde County

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Field trip opportunities in Hyde County

Ocracoke Island: There are many things to see on Ocracoke Island including the Ocracoke Lighthouse, the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum: The history and artifacts of Ocracoke Island and its people can be found in this historic home on the grounds of the National Park Service.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Learn more about Hyde County

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The Castle on Ocracoke Island: This is the Castle on Ocracoke Island. It was built by Virginia entrepeneur Sam Jones during the 1950s and was worked on and added to through the 60s and 70s. It overlooks Silver Lake, a small harbor. Sam Jones is buried on Ocracoke Island with his favorite...; Format: image/photograph

County government in North Carolina: Students will become familiar with aspects of county government in North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies); By Sadie Allran Broome.

A Great Egret in flight at Lake Mattamuskeet: A Great Egret spreads majestic wings in elegant flight over Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

A group of cormorants at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge: A group of cormorants crowds on a perch at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

An ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge: This is an ibis at Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge.; Format: image/photograph

A nutria at the Lake Mattamuskeet: This is a nutria on the shore of Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina. The nutria is a large, semiaquatic rodent. It was originally introduced to North America for hunting purposes. Though its fur is still considered valuable in some regions, it...; Format: image/photograph

Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, NC: This is Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. It is the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks. Accessible only by water or air, Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina where the pirate Blackbeard...; Format: image/photograph

Sunset from the ferry at Ocracoke Island: This is a beautiful sunset from the ferry at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. The only way to reach the island is by water or air, so most rely heavily on ferries to transport them to and from the island.; Format: image/photograph

Sunset on Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, NC: This is sunset on Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

A wild "Banker Pony" on Ocracoke Island: This is a wild "Banker Pony" on Ocracoke Island in Hyde County, North Carolina. It is actually a horse, not a pony, but they are referred to as ponies because they are smaller than most horses, standing at about 14 hands. It is speculated that the herd, which...; Format: image/photograph

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