Part of the 85-mile barrier island that’s affectionately known as the Crystal Coast or the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle has the clearest water and whitest sand in North Carolina.

The North Carolina seaside town of Wrightsville Beach just got a new beachfront hotel, Trailborn Surf & Sound. Read on to find out what you can expect from this buzzy property.

Note: The best times for sea glass hunting are at low tide or after a rainstorm, and the north side of the beach provides the best finds. But even under ideal circumstances, finding treasure can ...

Welcome to North Carolina’s thrift store wonderland, where bargain hunting becomes an extreme sport and your wallet breathes ...

McMillan, Michigan, is a winter wonderland offering unforgettable adventures, from dog sledding to stunning snowy ...

These hidden gems in North Carolina aren’t so hidden anymore, mostly because I keep going back to them time and time again.

You can pet a penguin, run your fingers along a smooth stingray in Touch a Ray Bay or take an indoor glass-bottom boat ... is shared by Tennessee and North Carolina, with the border running ...

NC Wetlands Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Singletary Lake State Park is the kind of place that makes you want to ...

The region’s connection with the ocean as you stand where land and sea ... glass and cast bronze that’s embedded with old skeleton keys. It’s meant to represent the debris left on the beach ...

Nurdles spill into waterways, wash up on beaches, endanger wildlife and threaten water quality. A handful of nurdles can hint ...

As any self-professed beach ... sea urchins, and starfish, while intrepid explorers, will enjoy exploring two additional coves that are nearby but off the beaten path: Christmas Cove to the north ...