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03/03/2021

09/24/2020

02/17/2020

https://www.nctripping.com/off-season-things-to-do-in-the-outer-banks/

If you think there aren't plenty of shoulder season and off season things to do in The Outer Banks, think again because we love these times of year there!

02/10/2020

http://beachloverobx.com/which-part-of-the-outer-banks-should-we-choose-for-our-vacation/

The area generally referred to as the Outer Banks covers more than 100 miles from Corolla in the north to Ocracoke in the south. It can be confusing to try to figure out which area will best fit the needs of your family when you’re planning your vacation. In this post, I’ll discuss some of …

09/02/2019

With confidence increasing that Dare County will see significant, life threatening impacts from Hurricane Dorian later this week, a state of emergency has been issued for all areas of Dare County. A mandatory evacuation has been issued for all Dare County visitors beginning Tuesday, September 3 at 12:00 p.m. A mandatory evacuation order for all Dare County residents becomes effective at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4. The state of emergency includes restrictions on ocean swimming due to dangerous surf conditions and strong rip currents along the beaches. Everyone must stay out of the water as it is unsafe for even the most experienced swimmers. For more information and to view the complete bulletin, please visit

Information about Hurricane Dorian for the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Dare County Emergency Management

06/01/2019

https://obxbeachaccess.com/

Need OBX beach access information? Find nearby public beach entrances, beach parking, MAPS, photos, HANDICAP ramps, bathrooms, LIFEGUARDS, dog friendly spot

06/01/2019

05/07/2019

https://www.outerbanks.com/beach-guidelines.html

The Outer Banks has its fair share of attractions for vacationers, including the Wright Brothers Memorial, 4 famous North Carolina lighthouses, the NC Aquarium, the Lost Colony, and enough shopping and dining to keep any family entertained for a week-long vacation. But the biggest attraction that dr...

05/07/2019

https://obxbeachaccess.com/beach-canopies/

Due to the mere number of beach canopies or tents lining the oceanfront, many Outer Banks towns have beach canopy laws & regulate beach equipment on OBX.

04/24/2019

NC State graduate and NASA astronaut Christina Koch Tweeted a photo of North Carolina's barrier islands taken from the International Space Station.