North Carolina Trip - Episode 2

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is chock full of family things to do. They all cost money however, so a family on a budget must strive to look for deals. Before I left for our trip I did some investigating and found some rather inexpensive, yet fun things to do for us.

We were blessed to find out that the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island was free on Veteran's Day. A big "YEAH" for us! So we loaded Uncles, Aunts, Grandparents and Cousins into the cars and off we went. It was a great adventure for the little ones

The kids standing in front of a swamp/marsh exhibit


Olivia with Grandpa Abbott

A "hands on" exhibit about sea turtles - these are our turtle conservationists

Olivia examining her turtle to make sure he's healthy

Xavi and Orrin releasing their turtles to sea

Another "hands on" moment, touching the rays.

Orrin trying hard to touch a ray


close encounters with a shark


Digging for sharks teeth outside the acquarium

Onica really trying to find a shark's tooth

A group shot of the cousins in front of the aquarium