What comes to mind when you think about your ideal getaway? While lounging by the pool definitely has its charm, there’s ...

Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

America’s favorite summer holiday, the Fourth of July, is just around the corner making it the perfect summer getaway weekend ...

Coastal North Carolina is where dozens of major movies, as well as iconic TV shows like "Dawson’s Creek" and "One Tree Hill," ...

Norfolk, Virginia, currently has the fastest rising sea level on the East Coast, while Wilmington is projected to see a 1.77-foot rise by 2050. Increased flooding, even on sunny days, is impacting ...

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a beach hazards statement at 8:22 p.m. on Saturday valid for Sunday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The statement is for West Carteret, Ocracoke Island and ...

The North Carolina coast has 300 miles of barrier-island beaches, but a new report is revealing the best in the state. As part of its annual 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, USA Today released a ...

If you do get caught in a rip current, Bell says you shouldn’t panic or try to fight it. “So we want people to kind of relax, try and float, conserve energy,” says Bell.

What makes Fish Hut Grill particularly special is how it embodies the spirit of Emerald Isle and the broader Crystal Coast. This stretch of North Carolina coastline has maintained its authentic ...

Heavier rainfall from hurricanes is causing water quality concerns along the N.C. coast. The warming climate is leading to heavier rain in tropical systems, and runoff is leading to more water quality ...

Emerald Isle is known for its clean beaches. But recently, trash still showed up.Broken beer bottles, cans, and plastic cups were left behind overnight. A lifeg ...