Human tourists aren’t the only visitors to the Outer Banks in the winter. Lured by the abundance of fish and for them mild weather, migrating seals are now a regular part of the local winter scene according to Jack Horan of the Raleigh News & Observer. “The newest visitors to the Outer Banks like to swim… Continue reading seals make obx winter home
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take a road trip to hatteras island
Looking for an Outer Banks adventure that’s fun for the family and won’t cost an arm and a leg? Take an idea or two from Jean Stancill’s great piece in the News & Observer and hit the road to Hatteras Island for a day trip! Explore some history, try kiteboarding, climb a lighthouse or two and… Continue reading take a road trip to hatteras island
beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
One of the most dynamic stretches of shoreline on the East Coast is the north end of Rodanthe at Mirlo Beach and going north about two miles: the S Curves as it is known locally. The same forces that create world-class waves for surfers also have washed out NC 12 during Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and… Continue reading beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves