The Outer Banks has a long standing history of American firsts. I’m sure you’ve heard of First in Flight and First National Seashore. But did you also know that it was the first Light of Freedom, first English Colony, the first English born child in the New World, and the first hang gliding school…
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As I stand rugged up in a coat, scarves and hat and still shivering in the early hours of a winter morning, I wonder how they could even consider this warm. They being the beautiful white tundra swans floating on the surface of the pocosin. They are prevalent in the Outer Banks at this time of…
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The Outer Banks’ rich history is often overshadowed by the 100+ miles of barrier islands and pristine beaches loved by summer vacationers. I get it. Who cares what happened in 1587 when the warm…
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Migrating birds were the Outer Banks' original tourists. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the barrier islands represent an ideal environment for migrating waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds. You don't need to be an experienced birder to enjoy these visiting feathered friends. From Duck to…
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The sunrise peeking over the dunes along Route 12 promised a Big Day was ahead on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Migrating waterfowl and songbirds drew us to this barrier island's natural beauty. The salt marshes, dunes, and maritime forests furnish a winter home for hundreds of bird species. Our…
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There are so many fun things to do in the Outer Banks, but honestly, catching crabs (or crabbing) was one of my family’s favorite activities. You can scoop up ghost crabs from the sand or lure blue…
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