Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch ... when it comes to sizes. Visit the Outer Banks tourism authority website for detailed information. 2-hour Outer Banks Wild ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches, piers, lighthouses and landmarks get their share of white flurries.

Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com When you think of the Outer Banks, snow is not the first word to come to mind. But there have been times in the past where the pristine beaches ...