"Yin and Yang"

I was at Cape Hatteras last month to try and capture a sight of one of our heavenly visitors in the night sky - Comet Catalina. The comet is somewhat unique since this would be it's only ever visit to the inner Solar System before being ejected to interstellar space forever. It was by no means an easy target to locate and photograph in the night sky especially for someone who's never done that before.

But this is not about my attempts at capturing Comet Catalina (although I did manage to view and capture it). After I was done looking at the comet, I settled by the beach next to this pier, one of my favorite places on the North Carolina Outerbanks, to hear the ocean's mesmerizing soundtrack. I still had about 2 hours to go before sunrise and so I was just sitting and enjoying the unseasonably warm winter in December and just looking at the stars, Venus, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky. I suddenly noticed this big cloud about 5 minutes in streaking just below bright Venus. On a hunch, I decided to capture an image to see what the cloud looked like and a short 15 second later, I saw the start of what turned out to be one of the most perfect sunrises I have borne witness to. The cloud had started to just pick up the first rays from the sun, with about an hour and a half to go before sunrise.

I love the juxtaposition of every single element in this image. The fading of the night sky and stars with Venus shining valiantly as the sun comes back to herald the start of another day, the stretch of unbroken cloud over the hurricane damaged pier and the sheer beauty created in an otherwise damaging act of Mother Nature (the hurricane, not the sunrise :) ). This duality is what inspired the title of the image.

If you're near the NC coast, this location is a must stop. It is close to the town of Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

Thank you for stopping by.

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Hatteras Island Inn

Buxton

Near the beach

$79 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Sea Gull By Kees Vacations

Hatteras

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$87 nightly

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Buxton

On private beach

$110 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

View from property

Outer Banks Motel

Buxton

Outdoor pool
Children's pool
On the beach
Hot tub

$88 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Swell Motel

Buxton

Direct access to the beach

Seasonal outdoor pool

The Inn on Pamlico Sound

Buxton

On private beach

$132 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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View from room

Cape Pines Motel

Buxton

Pool loungers
Near the beach

$89 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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Seasonal outdoor pool

Cape Hatteras Motel

Buxton

On the beach

$92 nightly

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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Top Frisco Hotel Reviews

Hatteras Island Inn

Hatteras Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great!"

Sea Gull By Kees Vacations

Sea Gull By Kees Vacations

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay outside of a hiccup with a neighbor complaining of our dogs barking at 1 pm directly after we left the room. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. The rest of the guests were friendly and courteous! The property was clean, well laid out with fantastic amenities. We will definitely be back! "

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent management and staff focused on making our trip a great experience! Rooms cleaned every day! Which was important due to all the sand. Really A wonderful experience, while at the same time doing careful reconstructions of barrier wall after all the recent rain damage.."

Frequently asked questions

What are some accommodations with pools in Frisco?

8BR OCEAN/BEACHFRONT w/ HEATED POOL & HOT TUB in OBX!: Vacation home, 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features a water park, a pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Cozy Oceanside Suite in Frisco!: Hotel, 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features free self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Frisco Beach House! Fall Surf Fishing! 10% discounts, Ramp 49 access close by!: Hotel, 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Provides a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool, and free self parking. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Water Access, Sound Beach Access, Covered Decks: Offers free self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Hatteras Island Inn: Offers free self parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access.

What is there to see and do in Frisco?

Make a point to visit attractions like Frisco Beach and Lighthouse Beach. Discover sights such as Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Pamlico Sound, and Outer Banks Beaches during your stay.

When is the best time to book a hotel with a pool in Frisco?

You may want to think about a place to stay that has an outdoor pool if you're planning to visit Frisco in the warmest months of July, August, or September when the average temp is 78°F. Lodging offering an indoor pool may be the way to go if you come to town during the coldest months of January, February, or March when the average temp is 54°F.

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