No bridge reaches Ocracoke. Getting there means a ferry, a private boat, or a small plane, and that single fact has shaped ...

The Outer Banks depend on storms to move sand toward the center of the islands, helping maintain land above sea level.

From our news services The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry resumed Sunday on a limited schedule as follows: Departing from Hatteras ...

As the diverse needs and opportunities within the Outer Banks community continue to grow, so do the grant requests from local ...

If you're calling at traditional ports – like Nassau or Freeport – you could take a culinary tour, visit Atlantis, Paradise ...

One thing I know for certain from our time spent in the Outer Banks, there’s no shortage of wonderful places to eat. Being by ...

This weekend, a nor'easter caused significant damage to NC Highway 12, cutting off locals and visitors from the mainland. (NC ...

Want to explore the most charming itty-bitty towns in North Carolina? These 10 tiny towns offer big personality and ...

Gwen Pratesi is an avid traveler who lives in Amelia Island, Florida. She has traveled throughout the state in search of the best vacation experiences, from romantic beach getaways to exciting outdoor ...

Want to discover the most impossibly cool small towns in North Carolina without leaving the state? These 11 small towns offer ...

Look to Long Island communities for ways to spend the day browsing new shops, dining at nearby restaurants and exploring parks, beaches and playgrounds. Here, find guides to Patchogue, Massapequa, ...