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There is something perfect about a summer day on the beach with a gentle breeze, warm sunshine and a good book. It doesn't even have to be a good book—War and Peace is a great novel, but is it good beach reading material? Probably not because the ideal beach book is fun to read and usually not...

When summer comes around it's hard to imagine that the permanent population of the Outer Banks from Carova to Ocracoke is maybe 40,000—and that's only if Manteo and mainland Dare County are included. What may be just as hard to imagine is how many truly gifted musicians call the Outer Banks

[caption id="attachment_2736" align="alignright" width="300"] Ryan & Rach Photography[/caption]Are you dreaming of a beach wedding? Envisioning getting married with a jaw-dropping ocean vista in the background? Want an iconic lighthouse in your photos? Large or small, formal or casual, the Outer...

Ocracoke Inlet is the oldest inlet in the Outer Banks. As an entry point for English colonists who passed through it in 1585 on their way to Roanoke Island (Manteo), it provided a safe, smooth passage. As the colony grew, Ocracoke Inlet became a thriving hub for trade. As trade and traffic

From early settlers to the birth of aviation, there's so much history in the Outer Banks that it's one of the most museum-rich areas in the country.Wright Brothers National MemorialWilbur and Orville Wright, self-taught mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, came to Kitty Hawk and changed the world when they

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton is an icon of the Outer Banks. Historically, the lighthouse was a lifesaver for mariners. Located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the waters off the barrier islands have fast currents, which is excellent for shipping because they help vessels travel

One of the quiet pleasures of a stay on the Outer Banks is a morning or evening stroll along the beach looking for interesting shells or sea glass, or whatever the flotsam of the sea brings to our shores.Sometimes—and it's pretty rare—there will be what appears to a hardened piece of

Ready to explore Duck, NC, but not really sure where to start? While everyone has their own preferences, a perfect day can include good food, beaches, living like a local, shopping, and strolling. Here's what we have in store for you.Start Your Day at Duck DonutsYou haven't had a donut until you've

It's no secret that one of the most popular outdoor activities on the Outer Banks is fishing. We know that not everyone who visits the OBX is a fishing enthusiast, or maybe only one or two in the group are. The whole point of family vacation is to spend time with loved ones in spite of differing

There Was Nothing Like the Nags Head CasinoThere are Outer Banks places that have become legendary over the years. Perhaps no longer a part of local life, yet the tales linger.If there is one place that would seem to fit that description it is the Nags Head Casino.There is nothing left of it now.