One of the most spectacular areas on the Outer Banks is Carova Beach, an undeveloped set of beaches only accessible by vehicles with 4-Wheel Drive. Visit the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, which can only be reached by 4WD or boat, where you can see 13 acres of untouched beach, maritime forest, and brackish marsh, making it the perfect place for photographers, hikers, and anyone who wants to enjoy the untouched beauty of the northern Outer Banks.
Who was Blackbeard and what does he have to do with the Outer Banks?
Keep reading for a swashbuckling journey back to the 1700s and the Golden Age of Piracy.
Swimming in the ocean isn't the only thing great about the Outer Banks! We've got weekend itineraries for November and December to help you get the most out of your Outer Banks autumn & winter stay. This itinerary is for Veterans Day Weekend on the Outer Banks.
It's hard to imagine a time where the letters "OBX" didn't plaster every sign, t-shirt and bumper sticker you encountered during your summer vacation but the Outer Banks of North Carolina has not always been known as such to visitors or locals. So how did this barrier island become known as the Outer Banks? And what about the other towns? Kitty Hawk? Nags Head? Where did these names come from? Keep reading for more.
Keep reading for a down and dirty explanation of that eccentric Outer Banks dialect, common pronunciations, and Outer Banks slang terms. Read up on the history of the Brogue accent and figure out how OBX natives say "Corolla," and you'll be sounding like a local in no time!
Whether you come to the Outer Banks to eat all the seafood you can get your hands on, visit local attractions, or simply get away from it all, part of what makes this place so appealing is that it's made up of several islands that each offer their own appeal and unique history.
Most people have heard of Cape Hatteras, but what about the Cape Hatteras National Seashore? Keep reading for more about what the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is, how it originated, and what this protected area of the Outer Banks means for your next vacation!
The Outer Banks are beautiful and full of interesting attractions, yummy food and family fun. Check out four ways to experience the Outer Banks from home.
It's hard to believe that it's March already, be here we are! And March is Women's History Month, the month when the Library of Congress, the National Archives, and other government agencies come together to celebrate the role that women have played in American history. And when you've got a place as rich in history as the Outer Banks, you know that there are sure to be countless women who have played an essential role in making the Outer Banks the thriving, beautiful community that it is today. Keep reading as we take the time to honor the important contributions of some amazing women to the history of the Outer Banks and the country!
Keep reading to learn more about the long legacy of Black success on and around the Outer Banks including key historic sites such as The Freedman's Colony, The Pea Island Cookhouse Museum, the Hotel De Afrique on Hatteras Island, and the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School, which recently hosted the one and only Ruby Bridges while she was in town for a book signing of her book I Am Ruby Bridges.
