Did you know that North Carolina has the 7th-longest coastline in the United States? The Tar Heel State boasts 3,375 miles of ...

The gem on the Crystal Coast is tailor-made for family time. This Crystal Coast beach town has a slower pace that’s easy to enjoy on two wheels. Stroll the 12 miles of beach, or experience the ...

Sand dunes are a common sight on Carolina beaches, and they serve a vital function in the natural world that scientists want to understand better.

If your idea of a perfect North Carolina beach trip includes “gobbling scrumptious seafood,” this town may be calling your ...

This beach rivals even the Gulf Coast's most celebrated shores, according to Southern Living.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Retirees are choosing southern North Carolina instead of Florida.Kingfish Bay Development, LLC Northeastern retirees are opting ...

Double red "no swimming" flags are posted on Nags Head beaches, and the town of Wrightsville Beach has issued a no-swimming advisory for Tuesday through Friday due to strong rip currents and large ...

Those are the sobering words from Duke University geology professor emeritus Orrin Pilkey, who told our media partners at the News & Observer that the days are numbered for North Carolina's beaches.

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name. From its place on the Crystal Coast, an 85-mile-long ...