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Thanks to consistent winds, shallow waters, and easily accessible waves on the surf and sound sides, the Outer Banks is a world class premier destination for kiteboarding. Right here in our own [...]

For the past 23 years, Coastal Humane Society’s objective has been a simple one. “Our mission is to help people help their pets and make sure they stay healthy,” says Sandra Cheeks, Coastal [...]

Thanks to the 2005 Federal Real ID Act, you’ll probably want a Real ID if you plan to fly or enter federal facilities like courthouses and military bases. The Act, which was passed as a response [...]

Pick any random residential street on the Outer Banks and you’re likely to find that every fourth yard or so has pampas grass growing in it. You can buy it at every nursery on the beach, and any [...]

Concern for animal welfare is just one of the many reason to go vegetarian. It turns out it can be better for your health, better for the economy, and might even save the planet. According to [...]

We see them up on the lifeguard stands, making water advisories and responding to emergencies. Occasionally we even talk to them to inquire about ocean conditions. But most of us don’t know what [...]

If your idea of camping is an air-conditioned luxury RV with indoor plumbing, Wi-Fi, and a grocery store on site…this list may not be for you. No offense meant to the glamping crowd, but when I [...]

“No one prepares you for this – being a caregiver,” says Noel Preston. Preston’s wife, Susan, was diagnosed with dementia in 2011 and is now undergoing treatment at John Hopkins Medical [...]

Blackbeard’s Crew is a nonprofit dedicated to historical preservation, a relatively dry description that could apply to many organizations. However, most other nonprofits dedicated to historical [...]