July Sunset at Atlantic Beach NC

The setting sun paints the sand and waves with orange huges on a warm July evening along the beach at Fort Macon State Park. Gentle surf washes up on shore, creating interesting lines in the sand and leaving treasures behind for intrepid beach combers.

The park is located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, one of many barrier islands fof the Outer Banks along the North Carolina Coast. Surrounded by the park is the US Coast Guard station, Fort Macon. The USCG base bears the name of the old civil war fort that is the cetner piece of the state park. The island and adjacent mainland Carteret county communities collectively make-up the Crystal Coast.The area is well known for its excellent inshore and deep water fishing, scuba diving, kyaking, surfing and other outdoor activities.

Fort Macon is located in the sea side town of Atlnatic Beach. Emeral Isle is located on the opposite end of the island. Between thiese two beach towns are the communities of Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path and Indian Beach.