North Carolina’s famed Outer Banks are steeped in history. These northernmost beaches were home to America’s first colony, the Wrights’ first flight and the nation’s first seashore. That legacy of adventure thrives today with a range of opportunities to explore the region by land, air or sea.

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  • 100+ Miles of Beaches
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
  • The Lost Colony
  • Kiteboarding & Water Sports
  • 4 Coastal Lighthouses
  • Wild Spanish Mustangs

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Summer 83°
Fall 72°

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U.S. Route 64
N.C. Highway 12
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

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8 Haunted Places in North Carolina

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The Shack Coffee Shop and Beer Garden

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Seeing the Ocean

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Explore the Creepy Coast on NC's Haunted Trail

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Offshore Fishing From the North Carolina Coast

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Phideaux Fishing

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Bask in the Peaceful Nature of Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks

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North Carolina Beaches with Lifeguard Stands

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At the Corova beach! #beach #beachlife #visitnc #corova4x4 #corovabeach #corova4x4 #wildhorses #ncbeaches #nccoast #outerbanks #nature #naturephotography #naturetravel #naturelovers #nature_perfection #lifeisanadventure #lifeisgood #enjoylifetothefullest #mylife #mylifestyle #lifeofnira #naturephotography #outdoorphotography #outdoorsandnature

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6 Reasons to Plan a Fall Trip to the Coast

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Wright Brothers National Memorial #wrightbrothers #wrightbrothersmemorial #killdevilhills #northcarolina #visitnc #firstinflight #airplane #historicalplace #usa #usatravel #photography

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Camping on the Coast

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11/29/2024 - 12/31/2024

The 12 Bars of Christmas

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3 Spa Getaways to Help Shake the Winter Blues

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7 Must-See Coastal Lighthouses

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11/28/2024 - 1/6/2025

OBXmas 2024

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Fishing & Dining on Ocean Piers

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Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge

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So I’ve been photographically constipated for the past few months as well as needing a break from social media. It’s also been a rough time finding time for photography with an almost 3yr old who’s blossoming into a brilliant little girl…and very rapidly I might add. During a family vacation to the #outerbanksnc I was able to use the mornings to find and explore new areas. This image was taken at Lake Mattamuskeet which is North Carolina’s largest natural lake and is located within the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. To say that the mosquitoes were abundant really doesn’t do it justice…had i not worn a summer hoodie and pants, it would’ve been a blood donation of epic proportions. Despite the onslaught of mosquitoes and other winged creatures and spiders, it was a really quiet and soothing morning. Something I had missed very much. ▪️ Fujifilm #gfx50r flmtripods CP34ii

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