OBX Beach Safety
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A Dog-Friendly Tour of the Outer Banks
Is there anything better than the warm sandy beach…
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Fun & Tasty Things to Do in the Outer Banks, NC for the Whole Family
Looking for the perfect Mid-Atlantic getaway destination…
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Healthy Eats on The Outer Banks
Nestled off the coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands stretching more than 175 miles south of the Virginian border. Known for its pristine beaches, unique wildlife, historical significance and a general sense of privacy and seclusion, the Outer Banks have long…
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Explore the Outer Banks of North Carolina On Foot: A Trail Guide
On North Carolina’s Outer Banks — a ribbon-thin strip of barrier islands covered in sand and maritime woods and stretching for more than 100 miles — active getaways are king. There are lighthouses and dunes to climb, forests and boardwalks to stroll, trails to tackle, and shores to wander. With so…
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Eat Your Way Along the NC Oyster Trail
Oysters are delicious. I like them raw, steamed, roasted, and fried. But delicious isn’t the only attribute that makes them amazing. Oysters are a keystone species which provides an ecosystem for many kinds of fish and plants by creating and maintaining reef habitat. In addition, each oyster filters…
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5 Surprising Ways OBX Celebrates Diversity
When I’m choosing a new destination, diversity is always top of mind. As a Puerto Rican female, I want to feel safe and welcomed by my surroundings. Prior to my Outer Banks trip, I had a great experience in Durham, North Carolina, and was optimistic about a return to the state. I was pleasantly…
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Generation X Travel On the Outer Banks
Generation X (born 1966 to 1980), the current sandwich generation, caring for both parents and children, has a special reason to look to the Outer Banks. Crammed into these 130 miles of coastline you’ll find a classic mixture of fascinating history, superb local food and wine, friendly towns…
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The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks — or OBX as it is affectionately known — offers a unique combination of mind-expanding historic tales and mind-rejuvenating relaxation that very few destinations come even close to. And that’s probably the reason you are either considering booking your summer vacation to the OBX or…
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5 Things To Do in the Outer Banks To Make Your Family Trip Unforgettable
The Outer Banks of North Carolina knows how to make a first impression. Centuries ago, this is where English colonists first tried to make a home in the New World. In the early 20th century, two brothers took to the skies here in the first-ever human-powered flight. And in 1953, 70 miles of the…
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