The Beach Access Hunt
Seven public beach accesses from the U.S.S. Huron marker to South Nags Head. One letter per stop, one word to finish.
~7 miles · 2–2½ hrs · 7 stops · MP 11.5 → 18.5
The Ridge Explorer Hunt
Explore the visitor-center exhibits and boardwalk at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Five discoveries unlock five letters and one final word.
~⅔ mile · 60–90 min · 5 stops · Free
The Shore Hunt
The original two-clue walk: a state marker, a wreck you can’t see, and a pier on the horizon.
Short walk · 2 clues · Bladen St., MP 11.5
The Manteo Merry Waterfront Hunt
A free holiday walk along downtown Manteo’s waterfront. Six outdoor stops unlock six letters and one sparkly final word.
~1 mile · about 1 hr · 6 stops · Free · Nov–Dec
Coming soon
Jockey’s Ridge Dune Quest
The tallest living dune system on the Atlantic coast, for small explorers.
Coming soon
Unpainted Aristocracy
History in shingles along the historic cottage row (from public paths only).
Coming soon
Whalebone Wheels
A bike hunt around Whalebone Junction and the piers.
Special event
Seasonal event hunts
Limited-time hunts built around local happenings. See events.
Your stamps
Your Explorer Passport
See a stamp for every hunt you finish, pick up a hunt where you left off, and find what to explore next.
Experiments
The Lab
Prototypes and previews of new ideas before they’re adopted.