WHICH WAY TO THE BEACH…
It’s a popular refrain heard all year long here on the Outer Banks. The trouble with trying to answer that question with a simple finger-point is that it depends on what you’re looking for.
- Maybe you need a beach with a lifeguard on duty.
- Do you need a bath house with changing facilities?
- Need wheelchair access and handicapped parking?
- Are you looking to launch your kayak into calm waters on the sound side?
- What about finding a Fido-friendly patch of sand where he can romp and play?
Well search no further. Here, both ocean and sound lovers can answer all of their Outer Banks beach access questions from Corolla to Hatteras. We bring you the information on every beach and sound-side access, along with photos and info on beach safety, tides, weather, water conditions and more! Find a spot on the water that’s just right for you, and enjoy the beaches of the Outer Banks!
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Beach Smarts 101
Make the most of your Outer Banks vacation (and help other people do the same!) with these beach etiquette pro-tips. If you have others, feel free to share in the comments (but be nice!). 1. Shake, shake, shake it out... With the beach comes sand. It’s sort of a given. But be careful: when you […]
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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. Although most of us have experience with a storm or two, it’s always good to think ahead and be prepared. Fortunately, there are many resources available to educate yourself and your loved […]
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Searching for the Light: The Beacons of the Outer Banks
Note: Lighthouses pictured above from left to right: Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and Ocracoke Lighthouse If I stand along the shores of Colington Island on a clear night, I can see the light from Bodie Island Lighthouse flash across the dark sky above the Albemarle Sound. Reaching 19 nautical miles, the […]
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Sunscreen OBX Past and Present
Sunscreen Outer Banks – Summertime always seems to bring back memories of being a young child vacationing on the Outer Banks. The thrill of getting that first glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean. The excitement of walking through the doors of Stop and Shop to purchase the best grape gumballs ever made, and more importantly the […]
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When Sand Becomes Deadly
With all that sand beneath our feet this summer, it’s hard for some beachgoers to resist the urge to just pick up a shovel and start digging – whether they are aiming to create a hole for the kids to play in, or maybe just can’t seem to give up on that childhood dream of […]
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Years of Raising Kids By the Sea Yields Simple Advice: Always Swim Near a Lifeguard
Always Swim Near a Lifeguard – I can still vividly remember watching my children, bucket in hand, walking up and down the beach on long summer days. They would delight in all they discovered along the water’s edge and squeal in excitement when they were brave enough to pick up a moon jellyfish, hold it in […]
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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. Consider these newsmakers: The Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission subcommittee devoted an entire meeting in May to preventing and cleaning up cigarette butts on the beach. Also in May, a cigarette […]
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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 while providing a home base for our group (and all their stuff). Sun and heat exposure can creep up dangerously quick, so adequate shade, no doubt, is essential to ensuring a good day on the beach.
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Reading the Rips
The bright red letters, darting arrows and catchy slogan dot countless beach access points along the Outer Banks. Yet for all the warnings about rip currents and how to “Break the Grip of the Rip!” swimmers still struggle to identify and avoid dangerous rip currents. “It’s something we deal with every summer,” Nags Head Ocean […]
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