Silver Lake Sunset Panorama_01

by Greg Reed

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Silver Lake Sunset Panorama_01

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Greg Reed

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The entrance cut leads to Silver Lake harbor, a pond-shaped, sheltered body of water dredged from Old Cockle Creek by the Corps of Engineers in 1931. The harbor has depths of 8 feet or better and makes an excellent spot to drop the hook if you do not choose to use the village facilities. Anchoring on Silver Lake, with the venerable Ocracoke Lighthouse and many old homes overlooking the harbor, is usually an idyllic experience.

Ocracoke is the only settled portion of the Outer Banks that can be reached by water alone. Though tourists have been discovering the charms of Ocracoke in increasing numbers during the last decade, the community has kept its distinct character perhaps better than any other village on the Banks. Many original homes remain, some streets are still sandy lanes, and the native Ocracoker can still be heard discussing the next "hoi toide." Ocracoke may well be the friendliest spot on the Banks. Visitors, particularly those who arrive by boat, are always welcome.

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November 12th, 2014

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