If you think of the Outer Banks as a singular destination, you’d be sorely mistaken. The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina ... as the Cape Hatteras National ...

The north entrance to Cape Hatteras is located in Nags Head at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and NC Highway 12, while the southern gate can be found off NC Highway 12 just north of Ocracoke ...

The water is wamer, the waves are perfect for activities ... beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina.

marshes and woodlands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The seashore preserves three iconic lighthouses, constructed to aid sailors navigating the cape’s perilous coastline. Visitors will also find a ...