There are a few treasures that will make a beachcombing shell collector fall to their knees and rejoice, and one type that is known to make rare appearances on the shores of the Outer Banks is the gorgeous helmet shell. These exotic looking shells are like trophy finds for dedicated collectors, and finding a complete […]
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Living on the thin, shifting ribbon of sand known as the Outer Banks, many residents encounter a variety of unusual items that wash up along the coastline. For example, back in 2006, a massive amount of bags of chips washed ashore, to the surprise and delight of beachcombers. There are many forces in nature like the […]
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Moon Shells and Shark Eyes don’t exactly sound like real seashells that someone can find while walking along the shorelines of the Outer Banks, but believe it or not, you can. In fact, these two types of snail shells can be found fairly easily because of their globe shapes which allow them to roll smoothly […]
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Hurricanes and tropical storms have been forming and reshaping the ribbon of sand known as the Outer Banks since its creation. After one of these storms passes by the Atlantic coast, beachcombers from all over flock to the shores with hopes of finding bountiful treasures. One of these unusual treasures that can make a rare […]
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As a professional beachcomber, seashell enthusiast, and ocean-loving artist, my love for the beach runs deep. If I find something rare or unique, I usually can’t contain my excitement, and I end up doing a dance and singing a song. I like picking popular songs and replacing the key words with beach-themed words. So for […]
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Growing up in North Carolina, my family often spent summer vacations on one of our state’s beautiful sandy beaches, our favorite being the tiny island of Sunset Beach. On most of the small-town Carolina beaches, time stops. Things that mattered before your vacation don’t anymore, and you instantly find yourself at peace surrounded by the […]
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Throughout the centuries, people have collected treasures off the coastal shores that the ocean leaves behind with the ever-changing tides. Storm surge and shoaling are some of the ways these treasures have found their way from the vast depths of the sea to our sandy shorelines. The earliest Native American inhabitants of Hatteras Island also […]
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The Outer Banks is home to an array of natural beauty, from the long stretches of wild beaches, to the calming waters of the sound, to all the many varieties of marine life. People come from all over the world, year after year, to enjoy all the treasures that these miles of sand have […]
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Beachcombing on the Outer Banks, especially during the winter and early spring, can prove to be a challenging adventure due to the harsh weather conditions that frequent the area. Our sandbar is known for its many shipwrecks due to high seas, strong currents and blustery nor’easters. In the winter months, the Labrador Current dips down […]
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There are many reasons why people go to the beach. Some go with all of their family members in tow, and others go by themselves. There are fisherman and surfers, sunbathers and swimmers. There are kids building sandcastles and parents reading under umbrellas. Some come for an action-packed beach trip, and others come to do […]
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