Outer Banks of NC

Hey fellow shell hunters! Are you ready to dive into the fun of Outer Banks shelling? Today, let’s talk about the incredible variety of seashells you can find along the stunning North Carolina coast! Our coast has many different types of seashells that wash up on the shore. Beachcombing is in-season all year round. It’s … Read more

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore needs to be your next beach destination. The CHNS is 70 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina the national seashore stretches from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. The National Park Service manages it. If you want a beach destination … Read more

Two drownings on Hatteras Island have occurred over the last two days. A young woman from Washington, DC and a man from Ohio both drown while swimming in the ocean at the Outer Banks. The first incident happened over the last two days. A young woman from Washington, DC and a man from Ohio both … Read more

Sand on Highway 12 Due to High Winds Sand on Highway 12 on Hatteras Island due to high winds causing problems. Dare County Sheriff’s office put out this notification this evening. The problem is happening at the dunes between Frisco and Hatteras Village. Also, there are reports of sound side flooding in the tri-villages of … Read more

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Girl From Canoe Coast Guard suspends search for missing girl from an overturned canoe in Ocracoke Inlet. Two young men were found alive after their canoe capsized near Portsmouth Island. One man was found about 3 miles from the inlet. The other man was found about 25 miles south … Read more

The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has become the optional way to get to Ocracoke. Passengers park and leave their vehicles at the parking lot at the Hatteras ferry terminal parking lot. Once arriving at Ocracoke Village passengers can easily walk to many areas in Ocracoke Village. Or they can rent bikes or golf carts to … Read more

Another Outer Banks Drowning This Morning Another Outer Banks drowning has occurred this morning in the Rodanthe area. Monday 10/1/18 a man from New York died in an ocean-related accident. A 911 call was made this morning just after 10:00am for a distressed swimmer. The swimmer was in the ocean in the area of Rodanthe … Read more