We're right on the edge of a blue sky. We're on the edge of a blue sky. 📸 @kaeganart #obx #outerbanks #nc #ncorthcarolina #visitnc

Amidst the embrace of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound lies a strand of barrier islands with tales as deep as the ocean itself. Here are five whispers from the winds of the Outer Banks: 1. Gift of the Pirates: Stories tell of Blackbeard, the fearsome pirate, who once roamed these waters. He met his end near Ocracoke, and some say his ghostly figure still haunts the shores, searching for his lost treasure. 2. The First Flight: On a chilly December day in 1903, the sands of Kill Devil Hills bore witness to a miracle. Here, the Wright brothers defied gravity, taking to the skies, and forever changing the course of history. 3. The Graveyard of the Atlantic: With more than 1,000 shipwrecks dotting its coastline, the Outer Banks has earned its haunting title. Each sunken ship holds secrets, tales of storms, battles, and misadventures from centuries past. 4. The Sands that Shift: The islands are ever-changing, molded by winds and waves. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, once perilously close to the sea, was moved inland in a feat of engineering, symbolizing the islands' enduring dance with nature. 5. A Safe Haven for the Wild: Not just humans, but wild mustangs too, call these islands home. Descendants of Spanish explorers, they gallop freely, embodying the wild spirit of the Outer Banks. In the dance of the tides and the songs of the wind, the Outer Banks whispers its tales, inviting all to listen and be enchanted. #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #dogsofinstagram

In a land not so far away, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, tales of wild majesty dance with the waves. Here are five whispers of that tale: 1. The Ancient Voyage: Legends say the Corolla wild horses descend from Spanish mustangs, left behind by early explorers in the 1500s, making their lineage centuries old. 2. Island’s Guardians: These noble creatures have roamed freely for hundreds of years, becoming the iconic symbols of Corolla's wild spirit and coastal charm. 3. Adapting and Thriving: Over time, these horses have adapted to their environment, eating sea oats and marsh grasses, with their distinct diet giving them a shorter and stouter appearance. 4. Treading Lightly: Though they are wild, human intervention is sometimes required. A protective fence was built in the 1990s to keep them away from roadways, safeguarding both horses and humans. 5. Whispered Legends: The community holds them dear, considering them a national treasure. So, while their numbers may have dwindled, their legend grows, captivating all who hear their story. And so, the Corolla wild horses continue to gallop, leaving behind footprints on sandy shores and indelible marks on the hearts of those they enchant. #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc #corolla #horse

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Light my love. 📸 @sosweetobx #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc

I'll be down here just waiting. 📸 @yurskyguy #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc

RA I N B O W | R O W 📸 @mollykwhite_ #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc

Summer, where have you gone? 📸 @jhupe514 #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc

And the black smoke rises. From the fires, we've been told. 📸 @kaeganmccabe #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc

I don't know where I'm going. But I know just where I've been. 📸 @sipsandtripswithpaige #obx #outerbanks #nc #ncorthcarolina #visitnc

As happy as a pup on the beach. 📸 @thesweetlifeof_auggie #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc #obxpups #dogsofinstagram

Gooooooood morning! 📸 @not.that.tina.louise #obx #outerbanks #nc #northcarolina #visitnc #sunrise #beach