You may be wondering why America’s tallest lighthouse is still encased in scaffolding. As with any renovation, you never know what’s concealed beneath the surface, and removing bricks at the Cape…
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Oh-so often the highlights of a destination come with a hefty dip into your wallet. Quite the opposite is true on the Outer Banks—that gorgeous 130-mile strip of barrier island off North Carolina’s…
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2025 marks a year of celebration on the Outer Banks, as many local renowned restaurants, adored destinations, and outstanding organizations are celebrating momentous milestones. Whether it be a 20th…
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As far as coastal destinations go, the Outer Banks of North Carolina has an incredible history with inspiring settings and beautiful backdrops for daydreaming. From the birth of a nation to the birth…
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Never underestimate the power of a full moon. Especially in May. Any soft-shell crabber worth his salt will have his peeler pots set with some fine-looking Jimmies tucked in well before that silvery…
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The Outer Banks are chock full of locally owned businesses — many owned and operated by women. These women and their businesses are a vital part of the area’s unique history and culture. Whether…
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The African American Experience of Northeast North Carolina (AAENENC) encourages a deeper understanding and recognition for the contributions of the Black community in one of America’s most…
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Netflix's show Outer Banks has been renewed for a 4th season starting October 10, 2024. In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on actual east coast barrier islands, has…
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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 2,000 shipwrecks along the islands, going back to the first English…
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Graveyard of the Atlantic, Kill Devil Hills, Ghosts of The Lost Colony...these names alone make the OBX a spooky destination. The Outer Banks is hauntingly full of history that's still celebrated…
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