Outer Banks Blue Blog

Right offthe coast of Cape Hatteras, two mighty currents collide.One isthe warm-water Gulf Stream, flowing up from the Gulf of Mexico. The other's theLabrador Current, which carries much cooler water down from the Arctic Ocean.Wherethese two streams meet, numerous fish species flourish. In fact, the...

There's more to the Outer Banks than sun, sand,and serenity. At Nags Head, you can spend a fun-filled day with your entirefamily, both on and off the beach. You can fish from the state's longest publicpier, climb the Eastern seaboard's tallest dunes, visit a thrilling adventurepark, then cap off

You can't miss it. It's that visible.If you're driving along NC Highway 12 between Nags Head and Cape Hatteras,you're sure to spot the Bodie Island Lighthouse (pronounced "body,"with a short "o").This impressive historic structure towers high over maritime woodlands, marshlands,and saltwater ponds

"The Graveyard of the Atlantic." That's what Southern seafarersused to call the North Carolina Outer Banks. Before the advent of electronicnavigation, countless ships ran aground during furious storms, crashed intohidden shoals, or sank in the Gulf Stream's fierce, turbulent current.To prevent such

Are you vacationing with a large group? Perhaps you're booking an OuterBanks getaway for a wedding party, family reunion, church group, corporateretreat, or multi-family gathering?No matter what your party's purpose, you'll find lots to see and do inthe NC Outer Banks, including fun-filled

If you're going on vacation, why not eat where the localseat? You can find chain restaurants everywhere you go, but for these 6 "mom andpop" restaurants, you won't find their delicious recipes or one-of-a-kindatmospheres anywhere other than the Outer Banks.Sam and Omie's Originally opened in 1937 by...

With social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, apicture is worth a thousand words. If you're looking for a place for someawesome Insta-worthy photos, you won't be disappointed with what the OuterBanks has to offer! Even if you never post them, it's nice to have an albumchock full of

Today marks a date that many local sailors and thrill seekers didn't think they would see again. "2019 Worrell 1000 Reunion Race" catamaran sailboat race started this morning in Hollywood Beach, Florida after a 17 year absence. The race is named as it is because of the approximate 1000 mile course...

Haveyou ever been to Manteo?Ifyou've visited this quaint island town in the NC Outer Banks, you may havenoticed a picturesque structure at the end of a wooden pier just east of thedowntown area. It's the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse... and it's unlike any tower-stylelighthouse you've ever seen.Tobegin...

Longingto connect with nature? Visit Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve in the NC OuterBanks. Bordered by US 158 to the east and Currituck Sound to the west, it's atranquil hidden oasis covering some 1,824 acres of unspoiled natural beauty. Hereyou and your family can spend a few serene hours