Outer Banks vacations are not just for humans anymore! All the OBX parks are pet friendly. Your furry friend will definitely love places like Jockey’s Ridge State park in Nags Head, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and, of course, Nags Head beaches and Jennette’s Pier! Let your pup enjoy warm sand, blue ocean water, and salty … Read More
Take Your Summer Vacation in the Fall this Year
Many people know that the Outer Banks is a hugely popular summer vacation spot. Many of those same people must assume that after Labor Day the area shuts down, because we have been amazed by the feedback of those Fall vacationers. We will lay out some of the reasons for taking a vacation this fall on the Outer Banks.
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The Wild Horses of the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks of North Carolina consist of a 200 mile long stretch of barrier islands and peninsulas that separate the Atlantic Ocean from mainland North Carolina. The Currituck, and Albemarle Sounds fill the gap between the Outer Banks and North Carolina. Because of the peculiar geography, the Outer Banks was a very isolated and rugged area for quite some
… Read More Your Kids have Collected 5,000 Seashells. Now What?
If you have ever taken a vacation on the Outer Banks, you have seen the beauty of thousands of sea shells up and down the beach. There seem to be shells and seaglass of every shape,color, and size. Both children and adults love hunting and collecting the shells, but kids seem to focus on quantity in their efforts. So, now … Read More
Finding the Right Beach Rental on the Outer Banks
When planning your beach vacation, there are many things to consider. Finding the right beach rental house is of paramount importance. You want to find a home that has plenty of room for you and your family, while also being close to the places that you want to go on your Outer Banks vacation. Here we will list a few … Read More
Worried about Sharks on your Beach Vacation?
Are there Sharks on the Outer Banks Beaches?
When considering where to take the family on a summer vacation, many factors should be taken into consideration. Cable news is great consultation for many things, but should not take the place of a travel agent.. If you were consulting cable news before your summer beach vacation on the Outer Banks, you … Read More
Best Places to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th
People celebrate the 4th of July in a variety of ways. Whether it is with a family cookout, or a relaxing day at the beach, after the sunset, many people will be anticipating the annual fireworks display. On the Outer Banks, there are many options for watching the fireworks, and you don’t need to wait until the 4th! Here are … Read More
Do Your Part to Stop Pollution
There are many causes and culprits that have led to the pollution of our oceans and other waterways, and while it would be almost impossible to completely prevent pollution, we can all do our part to prevent or minimize it. Here are a few things that you can do to help protect our precious seas and waterways.
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Take Your Kids On a Shell Hunt during your Outer Banks Beach Vacation
What’s your favorite beach activity?
As many as 60% of Americans prefer to simply relax, 13% like to exercise on the beach, and you can find 2% of Americans posing for pictures they wouldn’t want their co-workers to see. So, why do you go to the beach?
A favorite beach activity for adults and kids is searching for seashells. There … Read More
Book Early this Beach Vacation Season
If you are looking to rent a vacation home on the Outer Banks, you may be surprised at how far in advance travelers start looking. It was no surprise that Nags Head made the list of top ten east coast beaches for vacation rentals, thousands of vacationers weekly already know this to be true. The Outer Banks are a tourist … Read More
