More people than ever are taking their dogs with them on vacation, and the Outer Banks is one of the most in-demand, dog-friendly beach destinations on the East Coast.

The experience of wing foiling remains a ‘see it to believe it’ activity as riders glide atop the waves and take to the sky for one thrilling ride after another.

Birds are the treasure of Mackay Island. In the summer, there are eastern kingbirds, blue herons, tri-colored herons and snowy egrets plus much more!

As countless cars whiz by on Highway 168 a few miles away, the two pilots chat at the counter of the Currituck County Regional Airport.

Here are the “Iron Skillets of the Outer Banks,” that have long served, and are still serving, our intrepid off-season diners.

Some of the best Outer Banks’ gatherings are the ones almost no one hears about. With mostly mild year-round temps, the lion’s share of our area bashes take place at outdoor venues.

Ask someone lucky enough to live on the Outer Banks what their favorite time of the year is and there’s a good possibility the answer will be fall.

When Steve Farr walks to his mailbox and pulls out an envelope or two, they come with a nice note, a baseball card, a stamped envelope to mail back.

Read through these helpful articles provided by local businesses to learn what they recommend you do to extend your season, prepare for next season, and protect your property for winter.