Outer Banks Blue Blog

Where can you find rare red wolves, colorful wood ducks, black bears galore, hawks and bald eagles, hundreds of migratory waterfowl - perhaps even a few alligators - all amid unspoiled woodlands and wetlands in a stunning natural setting? Come to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge at 100

Looking for unparalleled peace and privacy plus plenty of fun activities? Come to Hatteras Island, NC, and explore its seven seaside villages: Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Frisco, Hatteras, and Buxton.This 50-mile legendary barrier island is located entirely within the Cape Hatteras National

Few places are as magical as Ocracoke Island. Once a favorite haunt of Blackbeard the Pirate, this remote retreat boasts some of America's most beautiful beaches... along with breathtaking views of Pamlico Sound on one side and Atlantic Ocean on the other. Not to mention a legendary lighthouse,

Long ago, the northernmost tip of Hatteras Island was covered with maritime forest. Here Native American settlers lived in prosperous villages, sustained by the region's abundant fish and game.Their densely wooded settlement was known as Chicamacomico - pronounced chi-ka-ma-COM-i-co - which means

Want some good news? The NC Outer Banks are open for business.Yes, even during the COVID era, you can still enjoy a fun-filled family vacation on these beautiful barrier islands. North Carolina has no travel restrictions, so you can freely enter or leave the state without having to test or

Alligators. Stingrays. Sea turtles. River otters. All kindsof fish, from highly prized gamefish to rare exotic species. Plus the largestcollection of sharks in the entire state. Not to mention Bleu, a unique white-and-greenish alligatorwith beautiful blue eyes!You'll find all this and much more at

How would you like to soar over sand dunes, fly high above seaand shore, and enjoy thrilling bird's-eye views of lush fields and sparklingwaters?You can experience all that and more when you try hanggliding here in the Outer Banks of coastal North Carolina.These beautiful barrier islands offer ideal...

When you hear the words "Kitty Hawk," what comes tomind?If you're like most of us, you probably think of the WrightBrothers, the world-famous flight pioneers who flew the first powered airplanejust a few miles away at a site now called Kill Devil Hills.But there's actually much more to Kitty Hawk

If you've ever seen loggerhead sea turtles, you know just how amazing they are. Endearingly shy and gentle, these graceful aquatic creatures have beautiful heart-shaped shells covered with gorgeous markings. No wonder they're among the most recognized - and best loved - turtles on earth.They're also...

It covers less than two square miles, with a population right around 1,500. Yet Manteo, North Carolina, is one of the liveliest spots in the entire Outer Banks.No matter when you visit, you'll find plenty to see - from the famous Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to the vibrant downtown, busy marina,