"Born to Explore" on the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks amazes me!

There is soooo much to see and do on the Outer Banks. The amazing beaches get most of the hype, but beyond the sand, the OBX is a land of endless opportunities – wild horses, the Lost Colony, Wright Brothers first flight, Blackbeard the Pirate, world-class surfing and fishing, endless amounts of nature, amazing art, delicious food…

And just when I think I’ve got it all covered, I’m caught off guard by another hidden treasure – alligators! It’s tough to call large animals that like to bite “treasures,” but according adventure seekers they sure are, and the Outer Banks is home to the northernmost point these dinosaur-like creatures call home. Who woulda thunk it; the OBX and alligators?!

Recently, experienced adventurer Richard Wiese, the host of ABC’s new TV series “Born to Explore,” ventured out to the OBX on the hunt for the northernmost alligator, and as you might guess, Richard was pretty successful on his mission.

Alligators have been migrating far from their traditional home, and they’ve been spotted close to the Virginia border. Richard discovers why they’re on the move and what this means to the families who live nearby!

Below is a quick video from the OBX focused episode.

“Born to Explore” airs on ABC on Saturday mornings. Check your local listings for the OBX show!