Which North Carolina beach is best for you and your family? Use our guide to help you decide where to put your umbrella and ...

Part of the 85-mile barrier island that’s affectionately known as the Crystal Coast or the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle ...

Great for: A classic North Carolina beach trip, mixed with lots of modern ... Once a remote destination that was nearly washed off the map during Hurricane Hazel in 1954, Ocean Isle now has ...

Over a four-week period, readers of USA TODAY voted daily for their favorite beaches to determine the winners.

From lighthouse spotting on the Outer Banks to exploring mountains in the Blue Ridge, here are the top travel experiences in the Tar Heel State. A 250-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway winds ...