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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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…
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Accessibility on the Outer Banks
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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7 Ways to be a Good Steward of the Environment
On a recent trip to the Outer Banks, something was missing in nearly every restaurant I had a meal in. It wasn’t until three days in, that I finally asked the server at Avenue Grille in Manteo. “Hey…
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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…
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5 Types of OBX Sea Turtles
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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Catch, Clean and Cook the Freshest Seafood on the Outer Banks
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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Road Tripping with Your Dog to the Outer Banks
From fall through winter and spring, Canadians are on the move in search of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and experiences away from ice and snow. In many cases it’s the whole family on the move—and…
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The West Coast May Not Be the Best Coast: How the Outer Banks Won Over This California Girl
I’ll admit it: I’m beach-spoiled. Growing up in Southern California, the coast was just 30-ish minutes from my house, give or take the crazy bottleneck traffic the region is known for. Some of my best…
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