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Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea: A “virtual field trip” down the estuaries of the Cape Fear River from zero salinity to the ocean, with discussion of how local ecology changes along the way.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

The Intracoastal Waterway: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 14; We have reached the sea and the end of the Cape Fear River estuary. Looking south, we can see the curve of the southernmost cusp of the North Carolina coast. The inlet in the distance is the Lockwood Folly River. The Intracoastal Waterway follows the coastline,...; By Steve Keith.

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science: The estimated 40,000+ artifacts in the collection of the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science relate to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Fear River Watch: Offer several opportunities for environmental education and community development which include hands-on experiences for field trip groups.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Conjunction of the Cape Fear River and the Northeast Cape Fear River: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 4; The town of Wilmington is located at the junction of the Northeast Cape Fear and Cape Fear rivers. In this photo the Cape Fear River is entering from the bottom. The water in the Cape Fear River is just turning salty as it reaches Wilmington, the zero salinity...; By Steve Keith.

Satellite image of Cape Fear: Satellite photo of Cape Fear, including the Cape Fear River estuary.; Format: image/photograph

Cape Fear estuaries: Introduction: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 1; A quiet afternoon on the dock overlooking the Cape Fear estuary, fishing with friends. A gentle breeze clatters the marsh reeds and sends ripples floating across the water. A vision of stability and tranquility. Unfortunately, this vision is entirely misleading....; By Steve Keith.

Giant sloth skeleton peeking through a window at the Cape Fear Museum: A giant sloth skeleton peers out of a window, greeting visitors to the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington, North Carolina. Originally created by the Daughters of the Confederacy as a “creditable museum of Confederate relics”, the Cape...; Format: image/photograph

Museum of the Cape Fear: This museum interprets the history and culture of southern North Carolina from prehistory to the present.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Dutchman's Creek: Turning to the western shore, we have one more stop to make before we reach the sea. This photo shows Dutchman's Creek and a series of smaller tidal creeks. Just behind the serpentine creeks is a canal cutting clear across the photo. This canal originates...; By Steve Keith.

Confluence of the Cape Fear River and Northeast Cape Fear River: Format: image/photograph

Writing activities: William Hilton explores the Cape Fear River: These suggested writing activities are designed to help students understand William Hilton's report on his 1663 exploration of the Cape Fear River. The activities include exercises in understanding chronology, adopting multiple perspectives, and building historical empathy.; Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Cape Fear River: A view of the Cape Fear River, near Wilmington.; Format: image/photograph

Cape Fear Botanical Garden: The garden provides an enriching educational experience in the areas of horticulture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Fear Serpentarium: Find some of the world's rarest reptiles at this museum located in downtown Wilmington.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Giant Ground Sloth skeleton at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science: At Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington, North Carolina, the skeleton of a Giant Ground Sloth towers menacingly. The Giant Ground Sloth was a mammal that lived in North America during the Pleistocene Epoch.; Format: image/photograph

Satellite image and map of the North Carolina coast: Format: image/map

Port of Wilmington: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 5; Moving to the south end of Wilmington we come to the ports. Ports and marinas are hard to avoid in estuaries, but large ports are worth a look. The ships visiting Wilmington's port are oceangoing cargo ships that need deep water to navigate. What does this...; By Steve Keith.

Allen Creek: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 7; Moving south and to the opposite bank of the river, we come across Allen Creek. This side of the river is much less accessible, and wide expanses of marsh and swamp remain. Note the distinct tree line indicating a rather homogeneous change in elevation. In...; By Steve Keith.

A Komodo Dragon at the Cape Fear Serpentarium in Wilmington, NC: This is a Komodo Dragon at the Cape Fear Serpentarium in Wilmington, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

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