Discover stunning barrier islands in North Carolina, from wild beaches and wild horses to quiet marshes and historic lighthouses. Your next coastal escape awaits!

Cape Lookout National Seashore consists of 56 miles of beach and three undeveloped barrier islands (Shackleford Banks, S ...

National parks offer affordable and memorable spring break vacation options for families. Destinations range from beaches and historical sites to nature preserves and city landmarks. While many parks ...

Located right on the Beach Road, Tortugas Lie sits so close to the Atlantic that you can practically taste the salt air before you even order your first appetizer. The building itself looks like it ...

Warm sunshine and calm winds set the stage for the sixth annual Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival, which brought residents and visitors together March 7–8 for a weekend celebrating coastal wildlife, ...

Two huge white sharks are being tracked along the North Carolina coast on Sunday, according to an ocean research group that ...

These North Carolina lighthouses include America's tallest, the state's oldest, and hidden spots so beautiful they deserve ...

If you want to escape the crowds, this hidden beach town in North Carolina is just the ticket to a relaxing and quiet beach ...

A Virginia Beach nonprofit is heading to North Carolina’s Outer Banks to help clean up debris left behind after several homes ...

The start of 2026 has been one for the (ice) ages on the East Coast, giving surfers the highest of highs and the lowest of ...

South Carolina islands have palmetto trees growing alongside ferns and pines. Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons ...