The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.

This map, from the US ... waves sweep over the island, pulling sand away from the beach face and depositing it further inland. But manmade structures on the Outer Banks, like roads and bridges ...