With more than 300 miles of Atlantic coastline, the state is a prime summer destination. Here are the best beaches in North Carolina for your next getaway.

Carolina Beach (arguably one of the best North Carolina beaches) was a vibe shift in the best way. I arrived on a Friday evening just as the boardwalk started to hum with music and families ...

North Atlantic right whales Curlew and Koala have been documented traveling together since at least Nov. 24 while swimming off of South Carolina. The pair was last spotted on Sunday off of Stuart.

The map can be accessed by mobile devices and desktops to locate a spot to visit along one of North Carolina’s beaches or coastal waterfronts this summer, according to the department.

Researchers’ tracking map shows the enormous shark has been heading north for the last few weeks. The shark’s last ping came on May 21 as it surfaced further south along the state’s coastline.