The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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T he next day's expedition began with an early morning ferry ride to Ocracoke, a village island at the Southern tip of the Outer Banks. We started our Ocracoke adventure by exploring the village and touring the Springer's Point Nature Reserve, a place known for its pirate ancestors who used the area as a base for their operations back in the day. Already encompassed by the history of the area and abundance of wildlife, we decided to immerse ourselves in the culture a bit more by doing a tasting at the 1718 Brewing Ocracoke & Food Sampling at Plum Pointe Kitchen, the first brewery on Ocracoke Island. Here, we tried a versatile selection of cra beers that are brewed on site. Using local ingredients like fig, honey and coffee, this brewery was able to create a uniquely refreshing collection of beers, ranging from IPA's to coffee stouts. A few perfectly-paired small plates and a relaxing setting were the cherry on top of this pleasantly educational experience. Our final fun-filled day brought out our adventurous side. To start off, we journeyed to Jockey Ridge State Park, which is home to hiking trails, versatile nature and the tallest sand dune system on the East Coast. We kicked off the day on a high note with our hang gliding excursion. Soaring above the 426-acre park provided stunning views of the park and a thrilling way to start the morning. Kitty Hawk Kites hosts multiple adventurous experiences including hang gliding, kiteboarding and kite flying lessons. With the theme of flying through the skies being very present, we ventured to the Wright Brothers National Memorial whose Visitor Center has just been redone and opened to the public. e memorial recognizes the Birthplace of Flight since it V U E N J . C O M 144