Reading the Rips
The bright red letters dot countless beach access points along the Outer Banks. Yet for all the warnings about rip currents, swimmers still struggle to identify and avoid dangerous rip currents.
Outer Banks Beach Canopy Laws
Quite a bit of gear is required for a day on the beach with family and friends. Often that includes tents and umbrellas to protect us from the hot sun.
A Cigarette Butt – Just One Little Piece of Trash
When teeny tiny cigarette butts make headlines in many ways, it becomes obvious that these little bits of trash are causing big problems.
Years of Raising Kids By the Sea Yields Simple Advice: Always Swim Near a Lifeguard
Raising kids with sand between their toes, I’ve learned some tips, but my best advice is to always swim near a lifeguard.
When Sand Becomes Deadly
It’s important that we are all aware of the dangers associated with digging holes and tunnels on the beach and understand that it can lead to serious injury or death.
Sunscreen OBX Past and Present
Fortunately, today there are plenty of choices when it comes to sunscreens, and some of the best and most natural are even made right here on the island
Searching for the Light: The Beacons of the Outer Banks
Outer Banks Lighthouses: Millions of visitors travel far and wide to climb their twisting stairways, photograph them or just stand in the shadow of their powerful presence.
Hurricane Prepping
It’s hurricane season once again, and living on a sandbar forces us to have a keen awareness of each storm that approaches our little piece of paradise.
Beach Smarts 101
Make the most of your Outer Banks vacation (and help other people do the same!) with these beach etiquette pro-tips.
