The Outer Banks has a fascinating story to share, from the first English settlement in what would become America, to the Wright Brother’s development of powered flight, and the wars that raged off our…
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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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Quick Facts Masks and social distancing are required Runs 7 days a week, July 3 - September 10 Hatteras Ferry Terminal departure times are 9:30AM, 1PM and 4:30PM Ocracoke Silver Lake Terminal…
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5 Things to Do BEFORE You Get to the Outer Banks Prepare your packing list with items that may be in high-demand or unavailable such as: nonperishable food items cleaning supplies paper goods…
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In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on the actual east coast barrier islands, has gained popularity around the world. To quickly break down the plot, this teen drama…
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Adjusting to the new norm is going to take participation from residents and guests. We are adopting a new discipline to develop protocols to keep safety top-of-mind while visiting the OBX. Many…
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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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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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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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For those who love the finer tastes in life, we've developed an OBX Beer, Wine, & Spirits Trail stretching from our Northern Beaches, to Roanoke Island & Dare Mainland, and south to Hatteras Island…
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