The Outer Banks — a 130-mile stretch of beach towns off the North Carolina coast — offer rich historical memories (it’s home to one of the first havens for freed slaves), gorgeous stretches ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina. These sands are known for their ...

Escape from the busy North Carolina Outer Banks destinations for the wild horses and beach escapes of a pristine, uncrowded ...

Dozens of still-rooted tree stumps uncovered by beach erosion have given scientists a window into what North Carolina’s Outer Banks looked like before the arrival of Europeans. Nearly 30 stumps ...

Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created ... If you have kids, you'll want to stop at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, which hosts fun nature-themed events ...

Fenced-in areas popping up on North Carolina beaches on the Outer Banks may appear odd to visitors out for a stroll or swim, but they have a life-saving purpose, National Park Service rangers say.

Robert Willett [email protected] When you think of the Outer Banks, snow is not the first word to come to mind. But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches ...

AB OBX West, an LLC tied to Blue Water Development Corp., purchased more than 450 acres this month in northern Currituck ...

When you think of the Outer Banks, snow is not the first word to come to mind. But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of ...