Looking for a peaceful North Carolina beach getaway? Topsail Beach is the perfect low-key alternative to the Outer Banks, with stunning shores, local charm, and no crowds.

To see what it was before, which was beautiful, and what it has transformed into, it's just absolutely spectacular,” the ...

Looking for a coastal escape? Assateague Island offers wild horses, serene beaches, and fewer crowds than the Outer Banks.

Dating back to 1874, this legendary Life-Saving Station hidden in North Carolina's Outer Banks is a must-visit for history ...

An unusual mortality event has been declared for both, Humpback Whales since 2016 and Right Whales since 2017. A dead ...

Researchers with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida report an orca has been sighted for the first time off Kitty Hawk on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. National Park Service photo Great ...

By Victor Block I stood frozen with fear, unable to move. The terrifying image drew closer, his curved sword swinging wildly.

The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

Hotel Lela features a new restaurant ... lime juice and basil and the Outer Banks Old Fashioned with dark rum, bitters and orange liqueur. Paloma’s is open daily for breakfast 7-11 a.m ...

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — A dream came true for a number ... If you unintentionally catch a shark while fishing, the North Carolina Aquariums recommend the following: "To reduce death or long-term ...