AL, as she’s known to researchers, is an American oystercatcher and she recently defied odds by returning yet again, Cape Lookout National Seashore wrote in a May 21 Facebook post. The park knows this ...

From the tranquil Topsail area to the impressive Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s seashore is a treasure trove of scenic spots ...

May 21 (UPI) -- Police in North Carolina responded to a resident's pool deck to eject an unwanted visitor: an alligator. The ...

Kingfish Bay offers fabulous amenities including a riverfront park with piers. Kingfish Bay Development has a private oceanfront clubhouse on Sunset Beach, with complimentary parking, showers, kitchen ...

Lifeguards are on duty beginning Memorial Day and will remain through Labor Day, with roving patrols on some beaches through mid-October. Never swim alone. Lifeguards and information located on ...

Notorious Portuguese man-of-wars are washing up on North Carolina beaches, prompting warnings along the roughly 150-mile ...

At the North Carolina coast, Brunswick County is the hot-spot for alligators with a spike in activity in just the last week ...

A common backyard bird you will see this summer are blue jays. Although they are known for their aggressive bullying behavior ...

Black bears in North Carolina may be hard to spot, but as snow thaws and temperatures rise, the chances of seeing them in the wild increase.

If your travel plans include a beach getaway this year, we have compiled a list of some of the best family-friendly hotels ...

Crystal Coast, North Carolina, is ideal for a slow, laid-back vacation with plenty of Southern charm. Here's how to plan the ...

A bird flies above Alcatraz Island on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in San Francisco.