USA ~Ocracoke Lighthouse-North Carolina~

  It looks to be a fantastic place for a visit...Thanks Janie!!
"Ocracoke Island, 14 miles long is rich in maritime history and maintains the aura of quaint, quiet fishing villages of yesterdays"...



Global Forever stamp that shows the beauty of our entire planet. (Issued: 28-01-2013)

Ocracoke Light was built in Hyde County, on Ocracoke Island in 1823. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall. Its diameter narrows from 25 feet (8 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at its peak and it is the oldest operating lightstation in North Carolina.

It is believed that an Indian village once existed at the site of the lighthouse.

The island of Ocracoke is a part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is one of the most remote islands in the Outer Banks, as it can only be reached by one of three public ferries, private boat, or private plane. The entire island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

USA ~Biltmore Estate-North Carolina~

Lovely artistic view of Biltmore... The colors are beautiful!!
From a new series of prints..."Perched Above" by photographer Lynne Harty that captures a unique view and personality of the historic Estate in Asheville, NC!! Thanks Eugenia!! (US-1572854)

With nice stamps too!

At 175,000 square feet and with 250 rooms, the Biltmore House is the largest private residence in the United States. As the best known and most popular tourist destination in Asheville and greater Western North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate attracts over 1 million visitors each year.

USA ~North Carolina~

A great card from the USA arrived today!
From the back of the card: "I have traveled North Carolina from the mountains to the sea" I soooo wish it was true... :D:D But for me it will be only traveling by my received postcards!! Thank you very much Maria!!


North Carolina is a state located in the Southeastern United States.It has a wide range of elevations, from sea level on the coast to 6,684 feet (2,037 m) at Mt. Mitchell, the highest point in the Eastern US