Outer Banks Blue Blog

Alligators. Stingrays. Sea turtles. River otters. All kindsof fish, from highly prized gamefish to rare exotic species. Plus the largestcollection of sharks in the entire state. Not to mention Bleu, a unique white-and-greenish alligatorwith beautiful blue eyes!You'll find all this and much more at

How would you like to soar over sand dunes, fly high above seaand shore, and enjoy thrilling bird's-eye views of lush fields and sparklingwaters?You can experience all that and more when you try hanggliding here in the Outer Banks of coastal North Carolina.These beautiful barrier islands offer ideal...

When you hear the words "Kitty Hawk," what comes tomind?If you're like most of us, you probably think of the WrightBrothers, the world-famous flight pioneers who flew the first powered airplanejust a few miles away at a site now called Kill Devil Hills.But there's actually much more to Kitty Hawk

If you've ever seen loggerhead sea turtles, you know just how amazing they are. Endearingly shy and gentle, these graceful aquatic creatures have beautiful heart-shaped shells covered with gorgeous markings. No wonder they're among the most recognized - and best loved - turtles on earth.They're also...

It covers less than two square miles, with a population right around 1,500. Yet Manteo, North Carolina, is one of the liveliest spots in the entire Outer Banks.No matter when you visit, you'll find plenty to see - from the famous Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to the vibrant downtown, busy marina,

"It's hoi toide on the saind soide."That may look and sound strange, but its meaning is simple:"It's high tide on the sound side." What's more, it's a common expression in North Carolina's "DownEast" region, which includes parts of the picturesque Outer Banks villagesof Ocracoke and Wanchese.Here

Did you know that more than 2,000 ships have wrecked off theOuter Banks? No wonder this storied coastline is known as the "Graveyardof the Atlantic."The earliest known shipwreck occurred way back in 1526. Thelatest occurred in 2012 in the midst of Hurricane Sandy. Throughout the intervening

Corolla, North Carolina is just one of the beautiful "towns"on this beautiful sandbar we call the Outer Banks. There's so much to say abouteach part of the popular vacation destination that I couldn't possibly fit everythingabout every area in one list. Not to mention, each town has its own

The Outer Banks has been a popular vacation destination foryears. The obvious keepsakes from a beach vacation are pictures of the sunrise,some pretty seashells or sea glass, or the ever-popular Outer Banks t-shirt.But if you're looking for something a bit different to seek out as a souvenir,

Now when you think of food on the Outer Banks your typical thoughts are usually seafood, burgers, surf and turf, but rarely will pizza come to mind. This is quite a mistake in my opinion. The Outer Banks may not be known for pizza since it is typically associated with New York and Chicago, but the