Camping On the Outer Banks, NC
For many, the thought of a vacation to North Carolina’s Outer Banks sounds relaxing and fun-filled. The area is well known for its abundance of vacation rentals and hotel options. However, for some…
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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…
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7 Perfect Outer Banks Sunsets and Sunrises
Even if you’ve never been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you might be able to picture its most iconic scenes and characters: Horses galloping along the shore, towering black-and-white…
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Step Back in Time on the OBX - A Coast Guard History Visit
With its two stations and five outbuildings, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (pronounced chi-ka-ma-COM-i-co) is the most complete site of all remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina and one…
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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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Maritime History on the Outer Banks
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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Things To Do for Veterans & Active Duty Military on the Outer Banks
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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7 Great Spots to Bring Mom on the OBX
Mother’s Day only comes once a year, but you don’t have to wait till then to do something nice for your mom. Whether it’s your mother or the mother of your children, they could use a little island…
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African American Heritage on the Outer Banks
On my most recent trip, I stepped back into the past; Black history, to be specific. Like much of the South, the Outer Banks is a region steeped in African American history. I had the honor to explore…
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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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