Outer Banks Blue Blog

The Outer Banks is in no shortage of amazing restaurants andmeal options, including desserts. Whether you're looking for just something tograb and go or make it a family outing, you're sure to find something tosatisfy everyone in your group's sweet tooth with one of these sweet treats.Duck

Each year thousands of special visitors flock to the OuterBanks. Arriving by air, these VIP travelers cluster around sounds, bays, ponds,pools, and open ocean. Like so many other "tourists," they love thosebeautiful OBX waters!We're talking about wildfowl, of course - the countlessducks, geese, and

There are so many restaurants to choose from on the OuterBanks but some of the best come with spectacular views of the ocean or soundfrom sunrise to sunset. Here are our top 10 favorite restaurants to go to enjoythe view and a delicious meal!StripersLocated only five minutes over the Washington Baum...

Ready for an up-close-and-personal look at the NCOuter Banks? Try kayaking. This hugely popular watersport lets you and yourfamily paddle across calm, shimmering sounds; over grass-fringed salty marshes;and through secluded nature preserves teeming with coastal wildlife. It's aneye-opening,

Right offthe coast of Cape Hatteras, two mighty currents collide.One isthe warm-water Gulf Stream, flowing up from the Gulf of Mexico. The other's theLabrador Current, which carries much cooler water down from the Arctic Ocean.Wherethese two streams meet, numerous fish species flourish. In fact, the...

There's more to the Outer Banks than sun, sand,and serenity. At Nags Head, you can spend a fun-filled day with your entirefamily, both on and off the beach. You can fish from the state's longest publicpier, climb the Eastern seaboard's tallest dunes, visit a thrilling adventurepark, then cap off

You can't miss it. It's that visible.If you're driving along NC Highway 12 between Nags Head and Cape Hatteras,you're sure to spot the Bodie Island Lighthouse (pronounced "body,"with a short "o").This impressive historic structure towers high over maritime woodlands, marshlands,and saltwater ponds

"The Graveyard of the Atlantic." That's what Southern seafarersused to call the North Carolina Outer Banks. Before the advent of electronicnavigation, countless ships ran aground during furious storms, crashed intohidden shoals, or sank in the Gulf Stream's fierce, turbulent current.To prevent such

Are you vacationing with a large group? Perhaps you're booking an OuterBanks getaway for a wedding party, family reunion, church group, corporateretreat, or multi-family gathering?No matter what your party's purpose, you'll find lots to see and do inthe NC Outer Banks, including fun-filled

Back in 2014 we released a blog article on how to avoid the traffic on you drive to the Outer Banks. After seeing how many people that article helped and reading everyone's responses and tips, we've decided to update it. Anyone who has driven to the Outer Banks on a Saturday knows how bad the traffic