Beach Secrets

A trip to the Outer Banks wouldn't be complete without a visit to an Outer Banks Fishing Pier! The Outer Banks has many awesome fishing piers open to the public, seasonally for walking and fishing.

The Outer Banks is full of little hidden treasures to be enjoyed on your vacation! Here is a list of our favorite tips, tricks, and off the beaten path things to do in the area. Check The Beach Before You Go Before you leave the...

Flight is something that humans take advantage of. It's crazy to think that just a little over 100 years ago humans weren't riding on airplanes to cross continents. Monday, December 17th will mark the 115th anniversary of the Wright Brothers First Flight. To commerate the...

Beachcombing, or searching for sea glass and shells is a great beach activitiy, especially during the winter months. You literally feel like you have the entire beach to yourself. Well, you and the multitude of shorebirds, who don’t seem to mind you’re there as they...

Tide pools are unpredictable and rare for the Outer Banks. Although lately, a large tidal pool has been forming during high tide in Kitty Hawk area around mile post two. It's become a gathering hole, if you will, for locals and visitors alike. The beach...

You probably have already heard of the famous wild horses that roam North Carolina's Outer Banks. They are located in the most Northern part of the Outer Banks named, Carova. Carova has no paved roads. You need to have a vehicle with four wheel drive to get up there.

We are back with another Beach Secrets, and this one falls close to the heart. In Kill Devil Hills, at the Glenmere beach access lies a red mailbox full of notes of hope to inspire others. These notes are from locals, and travelers from all...

We are introducing a recurring segment on our Beach Blog called Beach Secrets. It will include hidden treasures about the Outer Banks. Stay tuned for more to come soon! Have you even seen the buried castle sticking out of the sand as you were driving...