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History of Kitty Hawk NC
Long before the Wright brothers made Kitty Hawk famous with their flight experiments, this area experienced a rich history. Native American Indian...
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Outer Banks Ocean Safety, Lifeguard Locations and Public Beach Accesses
Always use caution before entering and swimming in the ocean. Look for red warning flags and red and white warning posters. If red flags are flyin...
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The Deadly Outer Banks Labor Day Shark Attack
A shark attack on Labor Day, September 3, 2001 brought international attention to the beaches of Hatteras Island, located on the Outer Banks of No...
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Which Outer Banks Town is Best?
If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting North Carolina’s Outer Banks, choosing from one of the many coastal towns can be a daunting task!
Wit...
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Burnside's North Carolina Expedition - Outer Banks History
The Outer Banks is well-known for some obvious reasons – gorgeous beaches, great weather, fabulous beach vacations, etc. – but I often find that O...
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How to Plan The Perfect Outer Banks Vacation
Back before the internet and the endless number of travel websites, people used to use travel agents to plan their vacation. Unfortunately for AAA...
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8 Oldest Restaurants Outer Banks NC
Owning and operating a small business isn't easy, especially if that small business is a restaurant. On average, most small businesses, unfortunate...
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Cheap Places to Eat Outer Banks NC
When you add up accommodations, travel expenses, groceries, sunscreen, souvenirs, and activities, vacations can be pretty expensive.
Fortunately,...
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Soft Shell Crab Season for Outer Banks NC
If you have never tried soft shell crabs before, you HAVE to do your best to try one during your next Outer Banks vacation.
Soft shell crabs are e...
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Why Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Was Moved
If you plan on moving something that was constructed in 1870, is 200-feet-tall, and weighs more than 4,400 tons, then you had better have a good r...
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Grave Digger: A Real-Life Outer Banks Monster
Did you know that one of the most famous monster trucks in the world is located in Currituck, NC, just 20 miles north of the Outer Banks? Pretty c...
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How The Town of Nags Head Got Its Name
To this day, the origins of exactly how the town of Nags Head on the Outer Banks of North Carolina received its name are unknown. There are howeve...
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