Red Wolves on The Outer Banks
Header Photo: Running Wild Media In 1980 red wolves were declared extinct in the wild. The final few were captured to start a captive breeding program to save the species. Today, there are over 50…
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Category: Sustainability
Slow Travel on Outer Banks | Connect to the OBX Culture
What is Immersive Travel Immersive or “Slow” Travel is a new take on travel that focuses on connecting with the area through its local culture, food, music, and residents. There is an emphasis on…
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Getting Hooked on Surf Fishing on the Outer Banks
When my husband John and I retired to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, something unexpected happened. I became hooked on surf fishing. Whether casting into crashing waves or calm waters, the…
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Veteran Volunteers Help Locals and Visitors Land the Perfect Catch in Nags Head
The fishing experience on Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head is more than just about catching a fish. It’s about learning about local marine life and the conservation efforts of the North Carolina Aquarium…
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Mindful Travel | Ways to Connect with the People and Culture of the Outer Banks
Retired chief of police Francis D'Ambra has his own theory about the fate of the Lost Colony that vanished on Roanoke Island 400 years ago, but he's coy about revealing it. He's given the cold case…
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5 Ways The Outer Banks Can Soothe the Soul
When I had the opportunity to visit the Outer Banks for a long weekend in the fall with a group of writer colleagues, I was so excited to explore a brand-new area and meet up with old friends, and…
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New Year, New Trail | The OBX Way Begins the Jockey's Trail Project
North Carolina, and the Outer Banks specifically, are recognized for their achievements in flight. But North Carolina has also earned its reputation as The Great Trails State after the approval of the…
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Accessibility In Our OBX National Parks
Our national parks protect much of what we love most about being here. The diverse stories our parks preserve have shaped our local community, nation and world. From the Carolina Algonquian peoples…
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Try Spotting These OBX Reptiles
We can all agree that the Outer Banks has a strong reputation for amazing natural beaches, but there’s a whole other world waiting in the woods and wetlands that line the barrier islands for 100…
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Exploring Our Protected Lands in the Outer Banks
As man-made development creeps further into our wild areas it becomes even more important to protect nature and wildlife from man’s encroachment before it’s too late. Coastal ecosystems are important…
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