More than 400 species of birds have been identified at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, located on the north end of Hatteras Island.

Recreation

The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor which is why The Outer Banks' coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic".

Recreation

Play a round at one of seven coastal golf courses gracing the OBX and admire maritime forest and the Atlantic as you walk the fairways.

Jockey's Ridge State Park is the spot for learning to fly. Lessons from qualified instructors are available through Kitty Hawk Kites' Hang Gliding Training Center.

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Adventure Abounds on the OBX!

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Surfing

Stretch your comfort zone and try something new. Our calm sound waters are perfect for stand up paddle.

For the surf caster, there are more than 100 miles of accessible beach.

There are plenty of amazing outdoor experiences available on the Outer Banks and plenty of outfitters to get you started with whichever new passion sparks your interest.

The OBX is made up of 409 square miles of water. This makes the area perfect for a variety of water activities including surfing.

The remains of more than 1,500 ships line our seafloor which is why The Outer Banks' coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic".

The Outer Banks has been dubbed the "Kite Boarding and Windsurfing Capital of the East Coast"