The Outer Banks

     Growing up in Southeastern Ohio, I didn't know to appreciate some of my home's treasures.  We have a beautiful area called "Old Man's Cave" that takes you to a different world.  People would come from states away to visit, but to us, it was home. 
     My husband experienced the same thing when his dad was stationed in Washington, D.C.  Adam and his family went to all of the different museums and monuments each weekend but it surprised him that his friends from high school hadn't even seen them.  They simply said that when you grew up there, you didn't really do the "touristy" things. 
     Now that we live in North Carolina, we don't want to miss out on what the area has to offer.  It's such a wonderful state that can take you from the most amazing mountains on the west, to the most beautiful beaches on the east. 
     This past week we ventured to the Outer Banks.  My parents had a place to stay and invited us to join them.  It was unreal.  We'd always wanted to go to the Outer Banks and now we can't wait to get back.  We stayed on an island called Duck that was as quaint as it was stunning.

Jockey's Ridge

Wright brothers

NC Aquarium

The Lost Colony

      Thanks mom and dad for letting us take the time to see what's in our own backyard.  It was a good reminder that we don't need to go on big vacations or travel the world.  Sometimes the best fun we could have, is right here under our noses.  After all...home is where the heart is.
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