Life Saving Stations of the Outer Banks
A new search aid is now available on the Outer Banks History Center’s “finding aids” page. This new section is titled Lifesaving Stations of the Outer Banks Collection, 1874-1988.
This Collection was put together by Steven Harrison, who is an employee of the National Park Service, on Cape Hatteras. Harrison served as Chief of Resource Management.
The collection includes the name of the station, the dates the stations were active, United States Coast Guard number, architectural style, and rescue/wreck locations.
Dogs on the Outer Banks

Dogs are a part of the family, and the four-legged family members love vacation too. The Outer Banks is very dog-friendly, but it’s worth it to plan ahead.
If you plan to bring your dog to the Outer Banks this summer, here are some tips to make your travels easier:
- Do be up to date with your dogs vaccinations
- Make sure your dog is a nonaggressive dog that will get along with people and other dogs
- This one is a no-brainer: Make sure your dog is housebroken!
- No off-limit chewing- If you have a dog that is teething or loves to chew, pack some of your pup’s toys with you
- Never leave your pet unattended
- Pick up after your pooch
- Teach your pup basic commands
By taking these precautionary measures before and during your vacation, it will make your dog-friendly vacation much more enjoyable and stress free.
Plenty of pet-friendly homes still available for your Outer Banks Vacation.












