The Outer Banks — a 130-mile stretch of beach towns off the North Carolina coast — offer rich historical memories (it’s home to one of the first havens for freed slaves), gorgeous stretches ...

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 best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September ... Families on their spring break vacations may crowd the beaches. Key Events: Finding an affordable hotel in the ...

RODANTHE, N.C. — Early last year, a house crumbled into the sea in this small Outer Banks community ... the ocean had clawed away at the beach until the stilted homes finally gave way.