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The Outer Banks Promise

Make a Promise, Protect the Place

The Outer Banks is an amazing natural wonder that has been the source of historic achievements and supported a special way of life for generations. Let’s keep it that way and do our part to protect this place. So let’s promise to:

Love the Beach Respect the Ocean
  1. Discover this land of history and inspiration with a spirit of kindness and appreciation.
  2. Turn “what ifs” into “let’s be prepared.”
  3. Pack it in, pack it out. Leave no trace.
  4. Wander with wonder, sticking to roads and paths.
  5. Love the beach, respect the ocean.
  6. Be a wildlife star, observing animals safely from afar.
  7. Support local. Small acts have big impacts.

Visit OBXpromise.com to make your promise to preserve the vitality of the Outer Banks community, while protecting this special place for generations to come.

About The Outer Banks Promise:
The Outer Banks Promise is a pledge that encourages a commitment to responsible behavior and inspires greater respect for our local culture and natural environment. It highlights what makes the Outer Banks unique, but at the same time fragile and worth protecting. The Outer Banks Promise is a component of the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan, which provides a roadmap for the future to ensure that tourism preserves – and even benefits – the environment, culture and quality of life for residents and quality of experience for visitors.

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