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10/16/2026

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Lake of a Thousand Stars

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Last evening, during the final moments of astronomical twilight, the Milky Way stretched across the darkening sky above Lake Phelps.

I chose this photograph over those taken later in the evening because I loved the last hint of color lingering along the horizon.

Far from the bright lights of larger towns and cities, Lake Phelps offers something increasingly rare — a beautiful, dark night sky where the heavens can truly shine.

We often think of darkness as something that hides beauty. But sometimes, it’s the darkness that allows us to see it.



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🗓️ October 2026

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

It’s in Bearolina! 🐦‍⬛

Bold colors and an even bolder personality! The male red-winged blackbird is hard to miss with his brilliant red shoulder patches and unmistakable call.

These feisty little birds are fiercely territorial, especially during nesting season. Males will even chase away birds much larger than themselves to defend their territory!

Common around the marshes, wetlands, and fields of Eastern North Carolina, the red-winged blackbird proves that you don’t have to be big to make a big impression!

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📸 Carolina Psalms

10/13/2026

It was a beautiful morning on the lower Roanoke River in Plymouth this morning. This is a wonderful time of year to visit us. In Washington County we have 7 boat launches and 16 paddle trails. Follow this link for our paddle brochure and itineraries:

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📸 Tom Harrison

10/13/2026

Vintage Views of Washington County
Albemarle Sound Bridge (Pea Ridge, NC)

Today's vintage postcard takes us across the original Albemarle Sound Bridge, a landmark that transformed travel between Washington and Chowan Counties.

Opened in 1938, the bridge provided a direct highway connection across Albemarle Sound, making travel between the northern and southern shores much easier. Stretching approximately 3½ miles, it was an impressive engineering achievement for its time.

Before the bridge, crossing the sound required a ferry or a lengthy trip around the water. Its completion helped connect communities, encourage commerce and improve travel throughout northeastern North Carolina.

After serving travelers for more than 50 years, the original bridge was replaced by a modern crossing constructed around 1990.

Take a closer look at this colorful postcard! The long, narrow roadway stretches toward the steel truss span, surrounded by the beautiful waters of Albemarle Sound. It's a wonderful reminder of how much our transportation routes have changed over the generations.

🐻 Another fascinating glimpse into Washington County's past through a vintage view.

The second image is an AI-enhanced version of the original scanned postcard.

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10/12/2026