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Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks has been inhabited for centuries, long before European settlers arrived. When the English reached the Outer Banks in the 16th century, there were two related tribes already living on Hatteras Island: the Hatterask, who lived on the southern part of the island, and the Kinnakeet, who lived on the […]

Of all the family activities on Hatteras Island, a day at the beach is undoubtedly the most popular. The island is well-known for its beaches, which make up the majority of the 70-mile Cape Hatteras National Seashore. In North Carolina, all of the beach below the high-water mark is considered public property, so you can […]

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is normally open to the public, so you can go inside and climb the 269 steps up to the lamp room. However, the lighthouse is currently undergoing a significant renovation project and, as of the end of 2023, the re-opening date has yet to be announced. The project includes a new […]

The Outer Banks are known for their rough and dangerous seas, earning them the nickname “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” so it’s not surprising that any Outer Banks tour will include several historic lighthouses built to prevent ships from running aground. Perhaps the most iconic of these structures is the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, known for its […]

Although an Outer Banks tour will usually focus on the gorgeous beaches and lighthouses, the islands also have tremendous historical significance. In fact, the Outer Banks were home to several famous firsts, including some technological achievements that are still in use today. Here are a few firsts that originated right here on the islands: First […]

The center of any Outer Banks tour, Cape Hatteras has become well-known for its gorgeous sandy beaches, uninterrupted by overdevelopment. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore runs along the Atlantic coast of the island, as well as nearby Bodie Island and Ocracoke Island, and attracts tourists from all over the country with its pristine views of […]

Hatteras Island is a part of the Outer Banks, so in a sense, the answer is yes. However, there’s plenty more to this island chain than just Hatteras. The Outer Banks are a string of barrier islands and spits that run more or less parallel to the North Carolina coast, separating the sounds from the […]

If you’re planning a visit to the North Carolina coastline, an Outer Banks tour is absolutely a must. The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands and spits that form a line along the NC coast, separating Currituck Sound, Albemarle Sound, and Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. Despite being the site of some […]