Keep reading for a down and dirty explanation of that eccentric Outer Banks dialect, common pronunciations, and Outer Banks slang terms. Read up on the history of the Brogue accent and figure out how OBX natives say "Corolla," and you'll be sounding like a local in no time!
Whether you come to the Outer Banks to eat all the seafood you can get your hands on, visit local attractions, or simply get away from it all, part of what makes this place so appealing is that it's made up of several islands that each offer their own appeal and unique history.
Most people have heard of Cape Hatteras, but what about the Cape Hatteras National Seashore? Keep reading for more about what the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is, how it originated, and what this protected area of the Outer Banks means for your next vacation!
The Outer Banks are beautiful and full of interesting attractions, yummy food and family fun. Check out four ways to experience the Outer Banks from home.
It's hard to believe that it's March already, be here we are! And March is Women's History Month, the month when the Library of Congress, the National Archives, and other government agencies come together to celebrate the role that women have played in American history. And when you've got a place as rich in history as the Outer Banks, you know that there are sure to be countless women who have played an essential role in making the Outer Banks the thriving, beautiful community that it is today. Keep reading as we take the time to honor the important contributions of some amazing women to the history of the Outer Banks and the country!
Keep reading to learn more about the long legacy of Black success on and around the Outer Banks including key historic sites such as The Freedman's Colony, The Pea Island Cookhouse Museum, the Hotel De Afrique on Hatteras Island, and the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School, which recently hosted the one and only Ruby Bridges while she was in town for a book signing of her book I Am Ruby Bridges.
Learn about the history, things to do & places to see in Rodanthe, NC, including the Inn at Rodanthe house from the movie Nights in Rodanthe. See our guide!
Take a look at our list of some of the major movies and shows that take place on the Outer Banks and get ready for an epic OBX-themed family movie night.
Who was Blackbeard and what does he have to do with the Outer Banks?
Keep reading for a swashbuckling journey back to the 1700s and the Golden Age of Piracy.
For visitors to the Outer Banks who have traveled along Highway 158 through Nags Head, Jockey’s Ridge—the massive mound of sand that sits along the sound side of the island—is virtually impossible to miss. Towering 100 feet tall and extending across an area of more than 420 acres, Jockey’s Ridge State Park has been a popular destination for tourists and Outer Banks locals for decades.
