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Outer Banks Sunrise AOL Travel has named the Outer Banks one of the top ten “secret beaches,” or quieter locations for beach-goers looking to avoid the crowds of popular shore destinations . The OBX, specifically Carova Beach, was selected for its unpaved roads, 4?4 driving, wild horses, wildlife preservation, and close proximity to all the great attractions of the Outer Banks as a whole. Other secret beaches named were Ferry Beach, in Maine; Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, California; Guemes Island, Anacortes, Washington; Estral Beach, Monroe County, Michigan; Kaihalulu Beach, Maui, Hawaii; Enderts Beach, Redwoods National Park, California; Dry Tortugas, Florida; and Cumberland Island, Georgia.

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Outer Banks Named in AOL’s Top Ten “Secret Beaches”

There is no such thing as an ordinary sunset on the Outer Banks. Every day brings a unique view and a unique experience. There is no better way to end the day than watching the big orange ball change its color gradient and glide below the water line

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Just Another Day?

Ah, an Outer Banks sunset. A crabber heading home at the end of the day, sun setting over the OBX sound.

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Heading Home

Outer Banks Sunset “Richmonders” love the OBX, and Richmond.com recently compiled a Top 10 List of reasons why.   Let me count the ways…   1.    Brew Thru What vacation would be complete without a drive-thru beer store? 2.    Playing the Odds Calculate the probability a tropical storm will run us off early has become a tradition for late-summer vacationers. 3.    Wild Horses Wild horses right there on the beach for everyone to enjoy

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Top 10 Things “Ricmonders” Love About the Outer Banks

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