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With coastal adventures, views for miles and refreshing sweet treats, it’s easy to fall in love with the Outer Banks.

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Visit North Carolina is proud to showcase the work of filmmaker Bryan Harvey, who knows there’s only one thing better than surfing on the Outer Banks: teaching his daughter that same passion. This film was produced as part of Visit NC's Firsts that Last Film Series.