Exploring Paradise: Kayaking on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Let’s paddle into the few of the reasons why kayaking on the Outer Banks is an experience like no other.
Outer Banks Bike Safety Tips
The Outer Banks is a paradise for the vacationer who enjoys exploring. Around here, you truly never know what you will find along our beaches. One of the best ways to explore our area is on bicycle. The Outer Banks’ beautiful neighborhoods, trails, and bike paths are very convenient for those who enjoy traveling via …
Are You Ready for Outer Banks Beach Driving?
Outer Banks beach driving is one of the most unique adventures that North Carolina has to offer. We’re here to give you the 4-1-1 on 4×4 as you plan your first trip cruising the sand. Before you start driving on the beaches of the Outer banks, you need to know the basic information, rules and guidelines.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by Running the Nags Head Woods 5k
Every year, we happily welcome the spring weather and celebrate by getting outside for more activities and beach days. Springtime brings an abundance of local events to help you get out and get active, especially here at the Outer Banks. The Flying Pirate Half Marathon is just around the corner, and another of our favorite …
Ghost Crab Hunting on the Outer Banks
Ghost crab hunting is a fun beach activity that is perfect for the cooler months on the Outer Banks. You don’t have to go swimming in the ocean and you won’t even need sunlight. When you are ghost crab hunting you aren’t actually hunting to capture or harm ghost crabs. Ghost crab hunting is a …
Explore the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge by Kayak
Just a few miles west of Manteo and the Outer Banks, sits the 152,000 acre Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was established in 1984 to protect the “Pocosin” wetland habitat and the wildlife that thrive there. The refuge is known for its high concentration of black bear and for its efforts to conserve …
3 of the Best Surf Fishing Spots on the Outer Banks
Surf fishing is one of the most popular activities on the Outer Banks. It is a great pastime, especially in the fall when the fishing is good and the ocean and air cool down to make a day on the beach extremely enjoyable. With miles upon miles of beach available to cast your line, where …
What to Do This Fall on the Outer Banks
Fall on the Outer Banks is perfect. The summer crowds begin to fade away and the high temperatures start to mellow out. Take advantage of the amazing weather and see the Outer Banks from a different perspective. Soak up the natural beauty of the Outer Banks or attend one of our fun fall festivals! …
Explore the Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic because of the thousands of ships that have wrecked along its shores. Some of these wrecks are much closer to the beach than you would imagine, in shallow waters around 15-20 feet deep. When the ocean water is clear, which has been often this …
The Outstanding Fishing Piers of the Outer Banks
Fishing is a popular activity along the Outer Banks, and our fishing piers are some of the best places to enjoy the beautiful views of the Outer Banks while relaxing and catching fish. Check out some of the best fishing piers to visit during an Outer Banks vacation! Take the kids and give them a …
