Pack an extra layer and head northeast to spend time in the coastal communities you love — without the crowds.
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Hang Gliding in Currituck County
In the northernmost corner of our east coast, Currituck County is a sight for sore eyes — especially from a bird's-eye view. Experience the beaches, sounds, forests, and buildings while soaring thousands of feet above.
U.S. Highway 158 Coastal Travel Guide
Produce stands and hole-in-the-walls, local oddities and museums, a road trip to the beach is not just about the destination; it’s also about the journey. If you’re in northeastern North Carolina and heading toward the Outer Banks along Highway 158, there are plenty of roadside attractions that offer more than just a chance to stretch your legs.
Knotts Island is One of the Coast’s Best-Kept Secrets
When coming straight from North Carolina's mainland, the unincorporated community of Knotts Island is only accessible by ferry. Its remoteness is what locals love.
4 Outer Banks Ghost Stories That’ll Spook This Halloween
No place in North Carolina stirs the imagination quite like the Outer Banks. Remote, untamed, and mystifying, our state’s stretch of barrier islands is rich with lore that’s been preserved through generations.
The Wood Duck, a Currituck County Native
Colorful and graceful, this bird always amazes, no matter the season.
Water Ways
If you wanted to fish or duck hunt in Currituck County and its namesake sound, you needed to know the man who knew the water. For visitors a long way from home, that man was Frank Carter, a beloved, trusted sporting guide for almost 50 years.
Where The Road Ends
For 500 years, wild mustangs have roamed the dunes of Corolla, foraging for food and raising their young. As development pushes them into tighter folds, Wesley Stallings stands between the horses and the perils that threaten them.
How Fulgurite Forms When Lightning Hits Sand
Most people don’t notice the gray lumps. They look like concrete leftovers, not particularly attractive, even for a rock. But Phil Greene sees something more as he walks the beach along Corolla. When he picks up fulgurite, he’s holding petrified energy. And that’s worth holding on to.
