The first lighthouses were built to foster the growing ... the rocky coast of Massachusetts to the barrier islands of the North Carolina coast.

The oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina, the present Ocracoke Lighthouse sits on a picturesque, quaint island with beautiful beaches and a charming village. It can only be reached by ferry.

Visitors to the Bodie Island Lighthouse will soon have the opportunity to purchase climbing tickets again. The lighthouse ...

Before 1875, ships sailing by the North Carolina coast faced a 40-mile "blind spot" between Bodie Island and Virginia's Cape Henry. Then, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla was created.

Soar along the coasts of North America in this breathtaking aerial journey, featuring stunning footage of iconic lighthouses ...

Beginning April 18, tickets will on sale to visitors who want to climb the Bodie Island Lighthouse's 214-step spiral ...

marshes and woodlands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The seashore preserves three iconic lighthouses, constructed to aid sailors navigating the cape’s perilous coastline. Visitors will also find a ...