Hang Glide Over Sand Dunes in the Outer Banks
It’s fitting that visitors can heed the call of the sky in an area so steeped in aviation history. What more scenic place to experience flight than North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Erin Gifford
I am a Washington, DC-based lifestyle & travel writer. My writing has appeared in USA Today's GoEscape, AFAR.com, CNN.com, TravelAge West, LonelyPlanet.com, Parents, Family Circle, HGTV.com, TravelChannel.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, AAA Traveler Worldwise, Northern Virginia Magazine, Brides.com and AAA World. I am also a family travel expert and founder of Kidventurous.com, an award-winning travel resource. When not seeking out new adventures, I'm crossing off the next state in my quest to run a half-marathon in all 50 states (so far, I've run in 28 states).
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