Wildlife is nearer than you think. The secret is knowing where to look. From Cape Hatteras to the Great Smokies, the North Carolina Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to ninety of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations-and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Each site was selected by a panel of wildlife experts from conservation organizations and government agencies. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than fifty color photos. This guide was created through a Watchable Wildlife partnership initiative coordinated by Defenders of Wildlife. The following groups contributed to the research and development of this guide: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission; North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation; North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences; Carolina Power & Light Company; Duke Power Company; The Nature Conservancy; National Audubon Society; U.S. Forest Service; National Park Service; Defenders of Wildlife; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; Department of the Army; North Carolina Department of Transportation; Grandfather Mountain Inc.; North Carolina Aquarium Society.