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The Outer Banks of North Carolina.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina consist of a chain of barrier islands bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and a series of wide, shallow sounds on the other. While it feels remote, it's an easily accessible 'drive to' destination, offering an abundance of natural beauty and a chance to experience history first hand. The diversity of the Outer Banks provides many opportunities for family vacation fun. Relax on one of the many uncrowded beaches, explore a wildlife preserve, visit the lighthouses and the Wright Brothers' Monument, watch the sunset at Jockey's Ridge, spend an evening reliving history at The Lost Colony, or try your luck at fishing, crabbing and searching for treasures along the beach. There's always something to do on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina! Land formations like the Outer Banks are referred to as 'barrier islands.' They protect the mainland from the brunt of storm surges and high-energy waves that pummel the coastline each year. Barrier i

Pirates History

Pirates are noted for taking advantage of the shallow coastlines on the Outer Banks; the most notable being Blackbeard. From 1713 -1718 the likes of “Calico Jack” Rackam, Christopher Moody, Robert Deal, Richard Wonley, Anne Bonny, and Captain Pain used the shallow coastlines to their advantage. Blackbeard being the most notorious of all pirates turned to piracy in 1716, before that time he was Edward Teach. In the spring of 1718 he moved to the Outer Banks. After raiding several cargo ships destined for Virginia, the Governor of Virginia ended Blackbeard’s reign of terror in November of 1718. The area just off of the Outer Banks coastline has come to be known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic because of the overwhelming number of shipwrecks due to piracy, stormy weather and for other reasons.

Wright Brothers First Flight

After years of models and trials on December 17, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright manned the historic first flight on the Outer Banks, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The telegraph informing family and media of the monumental flight was sent from the lifesaving station in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It is often misreported that the actual flight took place in Kitty Hawk when it actually took place five miles away in Kill Devil Hills.

World Class Fishing

The Outer Banks of North Carolina undoubtedly offers the greatest diversity of fishing and marine recreational activities of any place on the Atlantic Coast. Half day trips usually run in the general vicinity of either Hatteras or Oregon Inlet and produce good catches of blues and Spanish mackerel on a regular basis. Full day trips head east to the deeper waters of the Gulf Stream on the edge of the Continental Shelf. There, dolphin, tuna, and marlin appear consistently in catches. Pier fishing is very popular along the Outer Banks with seven piers between Duck and Hatteras. Anglers fishing from ocean piers generally love good catches of smaller fish such as bluefish and spot but occasionally, in the cooler months, jumbo bluefish, channel bass and king mackerel come inshore and are landed by pier jockeys. Enjoy Surf fishing along the 100 miles sandy coastline.

Bird watching

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Birds of the Outer Banks: Nearly 400 species of birds have been sighted within Cape Hatteras National Seashore and its surrounding waters. This impressive number is due to several factors: a location on the Eastern Flyway, varied habitats, and strong winds and storms that often bring exhausted vagrants to our shores.