Hang 10! Find out what three North Carolina surfing experts have to say about catching waves and their most memorable rides — plus, their best advice for beginners who want to get their feet wet.
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7 Eastern Spots for Biscuits, Baked Goods, and Breakfast
A few favorite reasons to head out east: glazed croissants, fluffy doughnuts, and cheese biscuits.
Follow That Fish
Finding local seafood at a coastal restaurant isn’t always easy. Two fishermen (and one unlucky flounder) explain why eating hook-to-fork is harder than it looks.
Seagreen Gallery in Nags Head
A family of unconventional artists turns trash into treasure at their Outer Banks gallery.
Where Sea Meets Soul: Dawn Breakers in Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Here, on the fine edge of the Outer Banks, the Atlantic offers a working man’s wave, reliable and steady. And when these early risers catch a ride, they feel on top of the world.
Toad & Wee: Another World
For beachgoers big and small, a trip to Jockey’s Ridge — the largest natural sand dune system on the East Coast — is like visiting a different planet.
How Jennette’s Pier Became the People’s Pier
Jennette’s Pier has been built up and knocked down numerous times throughout the years, yet it still stands today as a social hub for all on the Outer Banks.
Photo Essay: Giants of the Forest
A survey of the state’s old-growth forests from the mountains to the sea provides a glimpse into our presettlement — and primeval — past.
Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head
Chris Crockett teaches people how to catch, clean, and cook at Jennette’s Pier every Tuesday from March through December.