The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast ... Nags Head is the largest beach resort town in the area, and in some ways tourism has taken a toll ...

Technically, Emerald Isle is part of the Outer Banks, known as the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina, which is also home to many stunning beach towns. The town of Emerald Isle, home to some ...

But if you go further up the coast, you'll run into the city of Nags ... to the rest of the Outer Banks. So, if you're looking for a unique and memorable North Carolina vacation, this is a ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor The beaches in Outer Banks stretch for more than 100 miles along the barrier islands that frame the eastern coast of North Carolina. These sands are known for their ...

Just off the North Carolina coast, there's a trio of sliver-thin barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. Nags Head is perched on the southern end of the northernmost of the three islands. It's ...