The OBX will continue to get more crowded with each passing year and there isn't much you can do to prevent that. But to "quit telling everyone how great the Out Bankes are!" is somewhat selfish just because you consider it your own vacation spot.

The OBX is one of the very few beaches on the east coast that allows you to bring your vehicle out on the beach, and one of the few that allows dogs on the beach - luxurys that many take for granted that are no longer available to those living north of NC.

Finally, the OBX is peaceful and a great way for our kids to experience something great outdoors. Between the lighthouses, beach, wildlife (including the wild horses), and landscape there is much to see; and it sure is nice to see kids actually being kids once again - rather than machines glued to their electronic devices.

YOU CAN NOtT DRIVE YOUR CAR ON THE BEACH, (THIS AIN'T DAYTONA), AND THE LAST TIME I TOOK MY VERY SMALL DOG ON THE BEACH (IN MY ARMS), I WAS WARNED NOT TO BRING HER BACK OR THEY WOULD TAKE HER FROM ME. THEY ACTUALLY DID THE WARNING WHILE I WAS RUNNING AWAY FROM THEM BECAUSE THEY THREATNED TO TAKE HER RIGHT OUT OF MY ARMS RIGHT THEN AND THERE.