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…
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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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Year after year, the Outer Banks has been a destination for families and large groups of friends to gather along the shoreline for the holidays. With discounted rates and a long weekend away from…
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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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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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A long-awaited visit to the Outer Banks exceeded my expectations. The scenery, the people, the experiences, the adventure, the dramatic light with the dynamic weather all contributed to a glorious…
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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…
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The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or N.E.S.T., was founded in 1995 by Millie Overman. It is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of…
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As one of the premiere coastal destinations in the United States, the Outer Banks attract tourists from all across the country seeking its famously fresh seafood. Home to one of the most biodiverse…
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