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Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Cannon on display in Fort Macon.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Entering the fort.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Restored walls and defensive trench.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Cannons facing the sea.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Outside the fort.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Inside the fort courtyard.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Nature displays in the visitor center.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Historical exhibit in the visitor center.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Hiking trails depart near the visitor center.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Elliott Coues Nature Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Peaceful bench along the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The nature trail after it emerges from the trees near the beach.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A large parking lot and facilities are available to access the beach.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The beach at Fort Macon State Park.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Paths lead through the dunes from the visitor center to the inlet beach.