Tips to Build a Beach Fire
Learn how to build a beach fire along the shoreline of Cape Hatteras National Seashore or Nags Head beach. We’ve created a short guide to help ensure your experience is error-free and unforgettable…
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A Few Fantastic Fall Events
Fall is the best time for events on the Outer Banks. Check out a few large events happening August through November, for a full list visit our events page. New World Festival of the Arts - August 11…
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Express Passenger Ferry from Hatteras Village to Ocracoke Island
Quick Facts The North Carolina Ferry System will adhere to all state and federal COVID-19 guidelines. Currently, the Transportation Security Administration requires all passengers inside terminals…
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Outer Banks Bike Paths
With over 100 miles of beach, you will find many paths, avenues, boardwalks, and roads to explore by bike. Starting in our northernmost town Duck, reaching south to the villages on Hatteras Island…
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Tips for Bird Watching on the Outer Banks
Birds...the original aviators that inspired Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Outer Banks is a haven for nearly 400 species of birds and a sort of heaven for those who enjoy observing them. Bird…
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Windshield Tour of the OBX | Be Safe. Be Smart. Have Fun.
Here's a list of our top "socially distanced" things to do on the Outer Banks. Hiking the maritime forests Some of the best hiking can be found at Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve. Hiking…
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5 Shipwrecks You Can Visit Along the Outer Banks's Coast
The Outer Banks of North Carolina has a reputation of being the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and there are estimates approaching 3,000 shipwrecks along the islands, going back to the first English…
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Ways To Bring the OBX to Your Home
The recent months have been a difficult time for us all and while it can be a bit scary and unpredictable, one sign of hope we have is the unbroken human spirit. Our community has come together and…
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Virtually Tour the OBX! Our Top 5 Social Distancing Diversions
Dreaming of an Outer Banks getaway? While the islands are currently closed to visitors, there are plenty of ways to bring the OBX into your home. Get started with these 5 ideas: #1 Check out the…
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OBX's Newest Icon: The New Bridge over Oregon Inlet
Hundreds of pedestrians and cyclists walked, biked, and ran across the new bridge over Oregon Inlet for the first time this year. Community Day brought families, dogs, and visitors from all over the…
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