Fewer crowds, cooler temperatures and lower prices make shoulder season the Outer Banks’s best-kept secret—without ...

One of the things that makes the Outer Banks, a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, so special is that each of its towns and islands has a personality and character of ...

Travel Pug ranks Bald Head Island and Ocracoke Island among the top 20 U.S. islands for a quiet getaway. Bald Head Island, accessible only by ferry, prohibits cars and encourages exploration by foot ...

A North Carolina beach destination was recently recognized as one of the most charming small towns in the country. HGTV included Ocracoke Island, at the southern tip of the state’s Outer Banks region, ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – From kayaking and biking to beachcombing, fishing and exploring nature, Ocracoke Island is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a different kind of beach vacation.

Planning a trip to the Outer Banks in 2026 requires more than just booking a hotel; it demands a tactical approach to the island’s lifeline, the Ocracoke ferry. With the North Carolina Department of ...