The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
Day195

Day 195 — First FlightThe Outer Banks

Full day4h planned

Where powered flight began.

  1. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM· 2h

    Wright Brothers National MemorialLandmarks & MonumentsAnchor

    Stand where the Wright brothers made the first powered flight in 1903, marked stone by stone.

    1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC
  2. 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM· 2h

    Jockey's Ridge State ParkOutdoor & Water ActivitiesWorth it

    The tallest active sand dune on the East Coast — climb it, hang-glide, or watch the sunset.

    Bring: sun protection

    300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC

What the colours mean

On this day

  • Landmarks & Monuments1
  • Outdoor & Water Activities1

And how much each one matters

  • AnchorAlways do — the reason this stop is on the map
  • Worth itDo most of these
  • BonusQuirky bonus, if it's happening while you're here