But the Southern Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast, is its own distinct region of North Carolina. The 85-mile ...

I grew up often visiting the Gulf Coast, where beach days meant soft white sand, slow sunsets, and the hum of cicadas in the pine trees just beyond the dunes. However, something about the North ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina’s sandy shores are making national headlines again, with multiple beach towns earning spots on two recent lists of the ...

The mountains of North Carolina are the perfect summer destination for many - but for residents of mountainous regions like Western N.C., the warmest months of the year can go hand-in-hand with a ...

Although the City of Oaks is a land-locked metropolis, one of the many reasons I love living here is that there are so many incredible beaches near Raleigh that are all within a 3 hour drive. We’re ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Carova Beach and Bald Head Island ranked among top U.S. secret beaches in 2025. Visitors can hike, kayak and view wild horses or ...

North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, aggression and fresh water access. Avoid shark encounters by ...

An entrance to Cooper's Beach in Southampton, New York—which was named the best beach in the U.S. in a new report. What are the best beaches in the U.S.? Just in time for summer, Stephen Leatherman, a ...

Western North Carolina destinations are featured in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards for 2025. The Nantahala River ranked third best river for fly fishing in the US, and Chetola Resort ...

Outer Banks ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 summer list. USA TODAY named Atlantic Beach the top North Carolina beach for summer travel. More beach towns like Duck, Ocracoke, and Avon ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina waters host at least 14 shark species, varying by region and season. Bull sharks cause most local bites due to size, ...