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The Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island stands as the oldest surviving lighthouse in North Carolina. With a stair climb leading to a panoramic view of an island surrounded by water, this old ...

One might not think that the location of the first heavier-than-air flight, lasting only 12 seconds, would be a big draw, but according to the National Park Service, 470,000 people visit the location ...

National Lighthouse Day, observed annually on Aug. 7, is chosen to honor the Act of Congress on Aug. 7, 1789, which authorized the construction of the first federal lighthouse. The day is to ...

A low-key coastal dream destination that turns into one of the busiest places in the Outer Banks, here are the best things to ...

Join us for the Currituck Beach Lighthouse’s Opening Day for free on Saturday, March 21 and climb free of charge between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Children must be four years or older to climb.