Did you know that the NC Outer Banks have over 100 miles of shoreline? These beautiful barrier islands stretch more than 175 miles, from Corolla in the north to Cape Lookout in the south. And almost 60 percent of that area consists of a public beach.With all that shorefront to choose from, how do
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Happy Birthday Marines!Last week I happened to be travelling in Florida and was waiting for my plane in Orlando while reading a book. I was startled to hear a gate agent at Southwest airlines yell a "yahoo" and started applauding. Looking up I saw a group of young Marines walking through...
Read MoreWhen you think about things for your kids to do on the Outer Banks, beach-related activities probably come to mind first. After all, it's hard to ignore the vast ocean where you and your children can catch a wave, build a sandcastle, fly a kite and dig for crabs. What you may not realize is that the...
Read MorePhoto by Sam BlandAs our neighbors to the north are currently drenched in snow, we have no snow to report here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. However, recent sightings of a Snowy Owl have birders and nature enthusiasts excited about its appearance. It has been a number of years
Read MoreWe were greeted by news on Saturday morning that the National Park Service expects to remove the remnants of The Frisco Fishing Pier.Frisco Pier in better timesThe iconic, but extremely battered pier officially known as "The Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier" has been closed for more than 5 years (except
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