The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway received its designation in
2009, an act that stands as a testament to the historical and
cultural importance of the communities linked along the North
Carolina coast from Whalebone Junction across to Hatteras and
Ocracoke Island and down to the small villages of the Core Sound
region. This rich heritage guide introduces readers to the places
and people that have made the route and the region a national
treasure. Welcoming visitors on a journey across sounds and inlets
into villages and through two national seashores, Barbara
Garrity-Blake and Karen Willis Amspacher share the stories of
people who have shaped their lives out of saltwater and sand. The
book considers how the Outer Banks residents have stood their
ground and maintained a vibrant way of life while adapting to
constant change that is fundamental to life where water meets the
land.
Heavily illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs,
Living at the Water's Edge will lead readers to the
proverbial porch of the Outer Banks locals, extending a warm
welcome to visitors while encouraging them to understand what many
never see or hear: the stories, feelings, and meanings that offer a
cultural dimension to the byway experience and deepen the visitor's
understanding of life on the tideline.