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. Let’s dig into the logistics…the when, where and how of executing the perfect Outer Banks beach fire…
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Steady breezes, open water and breathtaking views make the Outer Banks one of the best places on the East Coast to set sail. Whether you’re searching for a hands-on experience or a laid-back sunset…
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The plan is to gather 20 of your favorite kiteboarding comrades for a week-long, wind-fueled adventure in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You envision epic downwinders, flat water, strong winds, sunset beers on a deck, and enough shared meals to feed a small army. It sounds incredible. It also…
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The legendary barrier islands are ideal for long walks on the beach. But if you search a bit further, you will find a diverse network of public paths and nature trails waiting to be explored. This essay shares some of the most accessible and rewarding hikes on Roanoke and Bodie Islands from Oregon…
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The Outer Banks’ unique geography and ecology make it a year-round destination for birds and birders –one of the tops in North American with 427 species recorded! OBX is the southern terminus for wintering birds from the Arctic. It also serves as the northern range for many birds common to the…
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Mountains or beach? That’s the age-old travel question. If push came to shove it would be close, but I’d have to give my vote to the beach. However, I like my beaches with a bit of an authentic, untamed side to them. Hold the fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas planted in the glass. So, when this…
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THE OBX WAY researched public paddle access from Duck to Oregon Inlet and created ten Outer Banks blueway routes for the purpose of safety, health, and education. The routes provide opportunities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers to explore remote maritime ecosystems through canals…
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Whether you are an avid skywatcher or just someone looking for something interesting to do, stargazing is easy and a wonderful way to fill your time. Here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina we have some of the best views of the night sky on the entire East Coast. Come along, pack a blanket or some…
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Our national parks protect much of what we love most about being here. The diverse stories our parks preserve have shaped not only our local community, but also our nation and our world. From the Carolina Algonquian peoples, to the first European settlers, to the Freedmen’s Colony, to the first…
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THE OBX WAY researched public bicycle routes from Oregon Inlet to the Town of Duck for the purpose of safety, health, and education. The connected paths are segmented into ten sections to prepare riders for separation from traffic and multi-use path vs. road shoulder changes. Again, they partnered…
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