Outer Banks Blue Blog

Summer's approaching faster than you think and you know whatthat means; Long hot days at the beach! If you're like me then you can barleycontain your excitement when you think about being under the warm sun whilelistening to the sound of the waves roll onto the beach. I try to make the mostout of my...

Planning for your vacation sets the stage for getting the most out of your vacation, even if your plan is to be as lazy as you can be. When my family vacations we tend to plan in two stages. The first stage is all about thinking ahead to: what will we need for the trip and what will we need when we

Love theocean? Then chances are good you love water sports. And no doubt you've doneall the usual - swimming, sailing, fishing, boating. Perhaps you've also tried somewhatmore daring sports, such as surfing, kayaking, and water skiing.But haveyou checked out the latest, hottest trends - jet skiing,

Beach days before having a baby meant complete relaxation. Entire beach vacations were spent catching up on some reading while kicked back in a beach chair without a worry in the world and maybe even a drink in your hand to top it off. With a new little one in tow, planning a vacation in general is

No one has the same vision for the perfect vacation. Some may picture peace, quiet, and seclusion while others may picture plenty of activities close by. Regardless of what your ideal vacation looks like the Outer Banks has the perfect fit for everyone. Although the Outer Banks is huge and well

There are some very good reasons why the Outer Banks is considered the premier destination for surfers on the East Coast. Rather than list everything, we'll just reduce it to this—with 175 miles of beach and sandbar jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean there is almost always something to

Daydreams. Childhood fantasies. Backburner wishes. These are the types of things we typically say we'll get to "one day." If you've added airborne adventures to your bucket list, this year is the time to make one or two come true in the Outer Banks of NC.You can book biplane tours, hang gliding,

If you get excited at the thought of being surrounded by animals, the Outer Banks will become your new favorite vacation spot. Home to a vast range of unique wildlife, this region features lots of protected and unspoiled land that encourages growth in animal populations.To learn about our native

The Outer Banks are a family-friendly vacation spot with something fun for all ages. From history to farm animals, water parks to sand-sculpting contests, your crowd will never forget a vacation in the Outer Banks.The Island FarmLocated on Roanoke Island, The Island Farm is a living-history museum

For some very valid reasons, the Outer Banks has a reputation for amazing sunsets. With sounds and bays to the west of the sand bar and a shoreline with a wide variety of habitat, the possibilities seem endless.The most iconic sunset images of the Outer Banks are typically captured at the Whalehead