![]() ![]() It was like a waist deep infinity pool at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Turns out there was a submerged sandbar/break a few hundred feet off the beach that was breaking up any waves that would have normally come in. We backed our trucks up right to the high tide line and went swimming. ![]() After driving around a bit we decided it was too interesting to not go back and check out. We thought it was odd when we drove past it the first time. One extra cool point of the trip was an extremely calm cove we found at the southern tip of the island. It isn’t every day you get to load your rig onto a ferry, travel 30 minutes across a channel to get intentionally stranded on an island with no paved roads, no emergency services, no supplies other than what you brought yourself, limited cell reception, zero light pollution, immersed in nothing but the sound of the waves, the ocean breeze, and your family and friends. The rare opportunity to ferry over to an island where you can drive all over the beach, camp anywhere you want, have a beach campfire, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, make coffee in the morning, and watch the sunrise from your tailgate with your toes in the sand wasn’t something I was going to leave the east coast without doing. So our most recent trip was actually to Cape Lookout National Seashore. We’ve decided to try and knock out as much east coast stuff as we can while we’re already over here and there aren’t many places you can drive on the open beach. My wife and I are considering streamlining our life/stuff (significantly) and spending some time traveling before settling back down in a “forever spot”. I’m currently stationed in North Carolina but finishing up my retirement very soon. That’s when I really took an interest in the idea of self-sufficient, longer duration, longer distance adventures to just have fun and relax. I started getting into overlanding about 3 years ago. How'd you get into overlanding and off-roading? I’ve always been an outdoor enthusiast and have enjoyed camping most of my life. TRAIL OF THE MONTH GUEST: Lon Bennish, AKA can follow Lon and watch any of his many DIY videos on his YouTube Channel! A ferry ride from the small mainland town of Davis to South Core Banks, the middle of three barrier islands that make up Cape Lookout National Seashore, gets you to 21 miles of undeveloped, drivable beach ripe for fishing, swimming, and surfing. Part of what makes this overland experience so unique is that the start of the route isn’t over land at all. This month's features a trail that's not always making the top ten list but should be on your bucket list. Only licensed drivers 16 or older may drive ATVs, UTVs, and vehicles.A s the summer days are quickly coming to a close, we had to take the opportunity to share a hidden gem of an off-roading trail with you. Beach fires are permitted below the high tide line.Ĭamping in tents within the cabin camp is prohibited, however families (not groups) may obtain a permit to allow accompanying minors stay in a tent outside the cabin (limit 2 tents).ĪTV's or ORV's allowed on designated trails only. ![]() Great Island Cabin Camp is a Boat-In only facility.įires only allowed in park provided grills.Cape Lookout National Seashore | Great Island Cabin CampĮnter dates to check availability Site Details ![]()
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