An orca, or killer whale, was spotted by an aerial survey team off the coast of Kitty Hawk in the Outer Banks last week.

While driving down the coast of North Carolina you're likely to find the wild horses of Corolla. History shows the horses traveled here with Spaniards attempting to settle in the Carolinas.

Spend your next vacation lounging on the serene shores of a North Carolina gem. Here's where you can find this underrated ...