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…
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Come celebrate your holidays from Christmas through New Year's Eve on the Outer Banks. Each weekend, Thanksgiving through Olde Christmas (January 6), take part in over a month of holiday activities…
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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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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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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…
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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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I grew up in a big city, where the only birds I saw were pigeons. They’re not birds you want to watch, unless it’s to make sure they don’t steal your food. Even then, some of them look mean enough…
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If you’re into maritime history or just want to learn more about it, then the Outer Banks is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. As the shifting sands of these barrier islands go, so goes the…
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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…
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The Outer Banks has miles of uncluttered beaches, outdoor activities, and fresh caught seafood. But what you might not realize, it’s loaded with military history that begins with the Civil War. The…
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