This one is wayyyyyyy up there. It’s a solid hour (plus) drive from Nags Head to the Currituck Lighthouse. You’re on a two way road with a low speed limit so there’s no way to get there faster. You can make it a full day trip with some of the other activities like visiting the wild […]

So much green in one place! Nags Head Woods Preserve is a hidden gem in the OBX. There are quite a few trails to choose from, so we only did two during our first visit but look forward to going back! The ADA trail is very stroller accessible and the others are mildly stroller friendly […]

If you thought that the main barrier island that makes up the Outer Banks was minimally developed, wait until you see Ocracoke Island! It’s only accessible by air or water so most people take the free ferry from Hatteras Island. Expect to spend the whole day getting to, exploring on and getting back from Ocracoke. […]

The sound beach is one of my earliest memories of childhood vacations. Wading with my plastic inflatable ring way out in to the shallow water. This has to be the very best place for little ones to splash safely in salt water. It’s only about a foot and a half deep for several hundred yards. […]

Do you have a four wheel drive vehicle? If so, then the OBX offers a unique opportunity to drive on the beach for free and hopefully spot the wild ponies! Most drive on beaches require you to have a pricey pass. Overall, it’s a pretty easy drive with hard packed sand so even if you […]