🔥 Before the Outer Banks became a tourist hotspot, life here was raw, wild, and fragile. Collington Island still carries those echoes — and I went back to capture them.

Step back in time with me on Collington Island in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina — a hidden gem of the Outer Banks (OBX). In this video, I revisit Collington Harbor, the place where I grew up over 50 years ago. From memories of working at the old fish house to reflections on hurricanes, fishing traditions, and the transformation of the community, this is a journey through both Outer Banks history and personal storytelling.

We’ll explore:

• 🌊 The unique geography of Collington Island & Albemarle Sound

• ⚓ Stories of the Nunemaker Fish House and the fishing heritage that shaped the Outer Banks

• 🌪️ The storms and hurricanes that left their mark on the coast

• 🎣 Local culture, resilience, and the quiet life behind the dunes

• 📍 I'll share my Google Map Links

If you’ve ever visited the Outer Banks — from Nags Head to Hatteras — you’ll know there’s something special about this fragile strip of sand and water. Collington Island isn’t the flashy, postcard version of the OBX. It’s a place of roots, resilience, and memory.

👉 Have you been to the Outer Banks in the past — maybe in the 1970s or 80s? Drop a comment below and share your story. I’d love to hear it!

Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this video if you love Outer Banks history and adventures.

📌 Useful Links & Resources:

📍 Link to Google My Map:  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1JIhWC8BAjJW7IGnxpgfZlGHejo1bHFw&usp=sharing

🌐 Learn more about the Outer Banks: https://www.outerbanks.org/ 🌊 OBX history & heritage: https://www.outerbankshistory.org/ 🎣 Outer Banks Seafood Festival: https://www.outerbanksseafoodfestival.org/ ▶️ Watch more of my Outer Banks series:https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresWithDuncan/playlists