{"id":3746,"date":"2026-02-25T21:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/?page_id=3746"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:19:02","slug":"northern-outer-banks-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/itineraries\/northern-outer-banks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Outer Banks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3746\" class=\"elementor elementor-3746\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2459b408 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2459b408\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b9628d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49b9628d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a3c2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"79a3c2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-742b868d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"742b868d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">48 hours in the northern outer banks<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1af2b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1af2b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f2f56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88f2f56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eea243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3eea243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc15a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc15a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northernouterbanks.com\">The Northern Outer Banks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is a land of happy juxtapositions. The area encompasses the upper stretch of the Outer Banks, a string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, but also a swath of the mainland on the other side of the Currituck Sound, so the culture is a mix of seafaring adventure and small town charm. Visitors to the Northern Outer Banks will delight in both pristine beaches and dunes and quaint downtowns where live oaks hover over shady streets. The area boasts wild horses that roam the sands and boutiques flanked by popular seafood restaurants. Show up for a couple of days, and you can challenge the rugged surf in the Atlantic or cruise the calm waters in the Currituck Sound. Spend your time strolling lonely beaches and perusing bustling downtowns\u2026You don\u2019t have to choose between wild or civilized when you visit the Northern Outer Banks, because this area offers both experiences. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35746cf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35746cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0462bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0462bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">meet the local<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f86856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f86856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Jason Weeks has worked to enhance and preserve the unique landscapes in the Northern Outer Banks for decades as the Currituck County Parks and Recreation Director. He never gets tired of exploring the wild coastline, quiet maritime forests and slow, meandering sound waters that make this corner of North Carolina so special. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"s1\">What sets The Northern Outer Banks apart is the balance between untouched coastal wilderness and welcoming community spaces,\u201d Weeks says. \u201cThere are places where you can feel both the power of nature and the comfort of a small, connected community.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Weeks believes that when visitors keep Outdoor NC Leave No Trace principles in mind, they have a chance to not only experience the duality of the Northern Outer Banks for themselves, but also preserve it for others to enjoy. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe Northern Outer Banks is rich in sensitive habitats and Currituck County offers a full and unforgettable time outdoors, from marshes and forests to wide-open beaches,\u201d Weeks says. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to share it with you.\u201d <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cabee0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52cabee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"article\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317f4cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"317f4cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c69bc0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c69bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Jason Weeks: My Wild-Yet-Wise Weekend in Transylvania County \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3561890 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3561890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">day one<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3d8c55 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f3d8c55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf1d37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"abf1d37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3beb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff3beb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Breakfast<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9dcb37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9dcb37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Make your way to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northernouterbanks.com\/listing\/historic-corolla-park\/\">Historic Corolla Park<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which is free and offers wide open green spaces along the waterfront where you can stroll, fish or search for crabs in the sound. This park is also home to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, where you can climb 220 steps to the top for an inspiring view, as well as Whalehead, a museum housed in a 1920s era architectural masterpiece. Spend your time strolling the perimeter paths or relax along the sound side. The park also features a one-of-a-kind kids play area which includes play equipment that mimics the wildlife of the area. Historic Corolla Park draws a lot of different guests, which makes it a wonderful opportunity for you to Share the Outdoors, being mindful of your noise and allowing other visitors to enjoy the park in their own way. Being considerate of other users helps maximize the enjoyment of the great outdoors for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573961f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"573961f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Kayak-The-Northern-Outer-Banks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3776\" alt=\"A paddler enjoys calm water near Corolla Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Kayak-The-Northern-Outer-Banks.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Kayak-The-Northern-Outer-Banks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Kayak-The-Northern-Outer-Banks-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A paddler enjoys calm water near Corolla Park<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d620bce elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d620bce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92451d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92451d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e65e81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e65e81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd74bc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd74bc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lunch<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5333c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b5333c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you get hungry, there are plenty of local favorites close to Historic Corolla Park offering fresh seafood, sandwiches and shaded outdoor seating. My favorite is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncleikesobx.com\">Uncle Ike\u2019s Sandbar and Grill<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which is just a short walk from the beach access and to the Historic Corolla Park. The spot is famous for its locally sourced comfort food, like firecracker shrimp and chicken wings topped with crab meat. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c8070 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"50c8070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7232300 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7232300\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050cc8e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"050cc8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be381f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be381f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Afternoon adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a7a01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4a7a01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For a lesser-known gem, visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/mackay-island\">Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on Knotts Island, a remote and sparsely populated sliver of land in the Currituck Sound reachable by ferry. The Great Marsh Trail offers a peaceful walk with expansive wetland views and excellent birdwatching. If you prefer water, rent a kayak at the sound side, or bring your own, and paddle the calm waters around Currituck Sound, watching for herons, and osprey. Regardless of how you get around the island, remember to Keep Wildlife Wild and maintain a respectful distance from local creatures. Observing these animals from a distance helps reduce their stress associated with human contact. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4301504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4301504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Mackay-Island-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3775\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Mackay-Island-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Mackay-Island-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Mackay-Island-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e12b6f elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4e12b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e702d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"93e702d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7e86e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7e86e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4802fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4802fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">dinner<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff94b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff94b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">End your day along the mainland waterfront at Sound Park in Point Harbor. This community park features a fishing pier, picnic areas, sporting fields, and one of the county\u2019s best sunset vantage points over the sound. It\u2019s also packed with local restaurants. My recommendation would be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bjscarolinacafeobx.com\">BJ\u2019s Carolina Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which offers a mix of seafood and southern staples like fried chicken. Pick up dinner and enjoy it outdoors as the sky shifts from gold to deep pink. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64f020 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f64f020\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249b67a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"249b67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ec747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9ec747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">spend the night<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aad5d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9aad5d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no shortage of comfortable beds to rest after a day\u2019s worth of adventure in the Northern Outer Banks. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wildhorseinnobx.com\">The Wild Horse Inn<\/a><\/strong><\/span> has suites, each of which has its own outdoor space so you can enjoy the night stars. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corollavillageinn.com\">Corolla Village Inn<\/a><\/strong><\/span> couldn\u2019t be more charming. It\u2019s tucked beneath a stand of live oaks close to the pedestrian-friendly Corolla Village. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d9fb16 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2d9fb16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43d2b4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43d2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">day two<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d317dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d317dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b5129 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0b5129\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7ba06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c7ba06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">morning adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422b03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"422b03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Start your morning at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northernouterbanks.com\/listing\/currituck-banks-national-estuarine-reserve\/\">Currituck Banks Reserve<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, a 965-acre park that offers a diverse landscape full of ocean beaches, dunes, marshland and maritime forest. The Reserve is bound by the Currituck Sound on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. The best way to explore it is by taking a casual <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Walk along the Boardwalk Trail, an accessible experience ideal for all mobility levels. This short, sound sidewalk showcases marsh views, maritime forest, and interpretive signage highlighting local ecology. Be mindful to Stick to Established Trails, which helps preserve the sensitive fauna that thrive just off of the boardwalk. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8feb739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8feb739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Estuary-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3774\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Estuary-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Estuary-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Estuary-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Walking along the Boardwalk Trail at Currituck Banks reserve<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8765fc4 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8765fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f911640 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f911640\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e5e9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06e5e9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0295ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0295ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">lunch break<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e69743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e69743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider grabbing a meal at one of the Northern Outer Banks\u2019 bustling farmers markets, which are stocked with seasonal fruits and veggies, local seafood, and homemade baked goods and picnic supplies. Some of these markets even offer restaurants, beer and live music. Check out <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theseasidefarmmarket.com\">Seaside Farm Market<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for steamed shrimp, crabs and lobster tails. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd2ac95 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bd2ac95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; preserveAspectRatio=&#039;xMidYMid meet&#039; overflow=&#039;visible&#039; height=&#039;100%&#039; viewBox=&#039;0 0 117 26&#039; fill=&#039;black&#039; stroke=&#039;none&#039;%3E%3Cpath d=&#039;M3,1.5C5,4.9,6,8.8,6,13s-1.7,8.1-5,11.5C0.3,21.1,0,17.2,0,13S1,4.9,3,1.5z M16,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-4.1-3-8.3-3-12.5S14,4.3,16,1.5z M29,1.5c2,4.8,3,9.3,3,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S27,4.9,29,1.5z M41.1,1.5C43.7,4.9,45,8.8,45,13s-1,8.1-3,11.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S39.7,4.9,41.1,1.5zM55,1.5c2,2.8,3,6.3,3,10.5s-1.3,8.4-4,12.5c-1.3-3.4-2-7.3-2-11.5S53,4.9,55,1.5z M68,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-0.7,8.1-2,11.5c-2.7-4.8-4-9.3-4-13.5S66,3.6,68,1.5z M82,1.5c1.3,4.8,2,9.3,2,13.5s-1,7.4-3,9.5c-2-3.4-3-7.3-3-11.5S79.3,4.9,82,1.5z M94,1.5c2,3.4,3,7.3,3,11.5s-1.3,8.1-4,11.5c-1.3-1.4-2-4.3-2-8.5S92,6.9,94,1.5z M107,1.5c2,2.1,3,5.3,3,9.5s-0.7,8.7-2,13.5c-2.7-3.4-4-7.3-4-11.5S105,4.9,107,1.5z&#039;\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;);\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb5faf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb5faf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb4eb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efb4eb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb6bd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ddb6bd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Beach-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3773\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Beach-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Beach-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NorthernOBX_Itinerary_Beach-The-Northern-Outer-Banksweb-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Two people enjoying the calm surf<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0e285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e0e285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">afternoon adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c9a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19c9a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After you have your fill of steamed shrimp, stretch your legs at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/currituck.ces.ncsu.edu\/site-currituck-rural-center\/\">Currituck County Rural Center<\/a><\/strong><\/span> in Powells Point. This massive site includes walking trails, open fields, a fishing pond and equestrian facilities. It\u2019s one of our most versatile recreation areas, ideal for families, cyclists, dog walkers and anyone who wants space to roam. If you have a kayak or paddleboard, you can even launch from the park and paddle along a canal, which carves through the park to access the Currituck Sound. Help keep the banks of the sound and canal wild by launching your kayak only in designated launch sites or sandy beaches. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84231e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84231e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef1ed5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ef1ed5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a7863d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a7863d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bonus Adventure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a0309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2a0309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">No trip to the Northern Outer Banks is complete without trying to spot the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wildhorsescorolla.com\">Corolla wild horses<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, which are descendants of Spanish mustangs that now roam free along the dunes of Corova Beach. The best way to see the horses is on a guided tour, which will have you in a 4WD vehicle moving slowly along the beach. Bring a telephoto lens, so you can capture photos of the animals while still maintaining a safe distance, which helps preserve their wild habits without human interference. Giving the horses enough space will also reduce the chances of incidental contact, keeping both you and the animals safe. With any luck, you\u2019ll see dolphins in the water as well. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1befed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c1befed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be76310 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4be76310\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You\u2019re invited to join the outdoor nc movement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13d28724 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13d28724\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6ee7cf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d6ee7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join the movement to preserve and protect North Carolina\u2019s beloved outdoor spaces and you\u2019ll be entered to win a ENO double nest hammock and hanging straps! Together we can preserve our beloved outdoor spaces for generations to come. 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