Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina. These sands are known for their ...

The highway runs northeast out the village, taking you to the remote Outer Banks beaches on the rest of the island. On the edges of Silver Lake, you'll find several waterfront eateries ...

Fenced-in areas popping up on North Carolina beaches on the Outer Banks may appear odd to visitors out for a stroll or swim, but they have a life-saving purpose, National Park Service rangers say.

Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created ... If you have kids, you'll want to stop at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, which hosts fun nature-themed events ...