The lovely beachfront attraction in Wilmington, North Carolina, Masonboro Island Reserve is mostly covered with marsh and tidal flats, an estuary for your exploring pleasure of the expansive 5,653 acres. Surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Masonboro Inlet, and Carolina Beach Inlet, this magical place is only available by boat. It is a dedicated nature preserve protecting threatened species and habitats. Let's see why you should reserve a boat today to this magnificent island.
What makes this essential nature preserve more exclusive is you have to take a boat ride in.
Public and private boat ramps and ferry services are near Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach and at the New Hanover County Trails End Park.
And some of us are able to fly in.
From plovers to seagulls, and this elegant great egret, hundreds of opportunities to discover wildlife exist here.
Plan a kayak adventure with a picnic on the beach.
The public may use the beach areas, open tidal flats, and the areas between dunes as long as you respect the vegetation and habitat by not altering them. Primitive camping is also allowed on the island.
Explore the miles of pristine beach while finding sea treasures.
And during certain seasons, keep an eye out for these precious Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings.
You can do it!
The western borders of Masonboro Island offer a network of salty channels on the borders of the Intracoastal Waterway, providing stunning scenery and wildlife.
Be sure to plan the trip close to high tide for water deep enough to paddle through.
Another day has come and gone and the only thing that matters is this moment.
Are we dreaming?
To get a closer look, visit this incredible beachfront attraction in Wilmington, North Carolina virtually. Find out more on the Masonboro Island Reserve Facebook page.
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