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Discover the Ultimate Beach Destination: Nags Head Ben Franklin in the Outer Banks

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If you’re planning a family vacation to the Outer Banks, Nags Head Ben Franklin is the perfect shop to ensure that you have all the beach accessories and supplies you need for a memorable summer getaway. Whether you’re looking for sunscreen, beach towels, or the latest in beach gear and fashion, Nags Head Ben Franklin […]

Essential Fishing Gear for the Outer Banks

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When it comes to fishing, almost any fisherman will tell you that you’ve got to have good gear to catch the best fish. And while this is not always true, the performance of your gear will definitely make your experience while fishing a better one. In order to get started you will need to get […]

Top 5 Car Ride Entertainment Tips

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Keep the kids and other passengers entertained on the road with these five tips! As you travel to the Outer Banks, there are surely going to be some times when you want to rip your hair out. Either from the horrific traffic, or crazy children, or even Uncle Kevin who never has anything nice to […]

Surfing In The Outer Banks For Beginners

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The Outer Banks is a great place to surf for beginners. If you’re just learning to surf, keep in mind that there’s no right way to get good at it. The waves are perfect for beginners who want to stay close to the shore. So, you don’t need to worry about big waves as long […]

What Makes A Family Beach Vacation Special

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What would be your dream beach vacation? The place that you’d want to take the family, the one that is your “own little paradise”? Think carefully about what it is you want to do on a vacation in the Outer Banks. It could be walking down the beach in one of the many bright-colored clothing […]

5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of The Rest Of Summer

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It’s almost the end of summer. Days are getting shorter, stores are offering back-to-school sales. But there’s still time to make the most of this glorious season. Go where you haven’t been, do what you haven’t done. Where haven’t you explored and what haven’t you tried? Rock climbing at a state park an hour away? […]

The Best Outer Banks Day Trips Or Short Family Vacations

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Sure, you’re spending your vacation at the beach. The waves, the sun and the sand are what you look forward to all year long. But the Outer Banks has way more to offer than just the beach. We have some of the greatest destinations on the east coast, and let’s face it; at some point […]

14 Essential Items You Need In Your Tacklebox

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Nothing is worse than getting out on the water only to realize that you’ve forgotten something essential. It’s happened to me a thousand times. I’m excited, grateful for the chance to fish, eager to land a personal record. Visions of 10-pound bass or massive tarpon dance in my head. I get butterflies in my stomach […]

Some Local History – Nags Head North Carolina

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Most everyone has heard the old story about how Nags Head got its name. How, as legend has it, the early inhabitants of the sandy banks were not above tying lanterns around horses’ necks (or their tails, one variation goes) and leading the animals up and down the  beach. Merchant skippers at sea, seeing the […]