OBX BEACH INFORMATION BLOG

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

OBX 5 Minute Beach Cleanup – Leslie Vegas has always been a trash collector, so it’s no surprise that N.C. Aquarium employee found a way to encourage others to just take five minutes and do [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]