A new café and market in downtown Manteo celebrates coastal traditions with a modern mindset.
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What the Sea Hides
Nearly 150 years after the USS Huron sank off Nags Head, weather and water still dictate her fate.
10 Nags Head Experiences Worth Chasing This Summer
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Your Guide to The Northern Outer Banks
Paddle around the sound, climb a lighthouse, and explore a 20th-century beachside village in these coastal communities between Currituck County’s Mainland and barrier island.
A First Timer’s Guide to The Northern Outer Banks
Ten can’t-miss activities and experiences — from climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to seeing wild horses to “ghost crabbing” — for your first trip to The Northern Outer Banks.
Christmas on Portsmouth Island
More than 50 years after the last residents of Portsmouth Island moved away, a descendant of the once-busy shipping village decks the halls in their honor.
Hidden History: Pea Island Life-Saving Station
Join writer Brad Campbell as we explore the shores of the Outer Banks to learn the story — and legacy — of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station’s all-Black crew of surfmen.
Rescuing History
A painter, a poet, a novelist, a middle school student, and many others have played a role in revealing the story — and the lessons — of the all-Black Pea Island Life-Saving Station.
Falling for The Northern Outer Banks
For Corolla and its mainland shore, one season stands out — and it may not be the one you think. Here are five reasons why autumn is the not-so-secret star of The Northern Outer Banks.
