The fascinating geologic history behind life on a sandbar. The shifting sands of the Outer Banks are doing more than just shifting beneath our feet. This blog from Carolina Designs does a great job of telling the story behind the westward drift of the Outer Banks. “As land masses go, the Outer Banks is a pretty… Continue reading the outer banks drifts west
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simple rules for a better beach
Common sense, courtesy and knowing the law = better beach experience. Much of what Irene Nolan, writing for the Island Free Press, says about beach etiquette in this column first published last July seems like common sense. Yet all too often what seems obvious to most appears to befuddle many when it comes to using our… Continue reading simple rules for a better beach
trio = wine + beer + cheese + music + more
TRiO really does offer something for everyone. There are good reasons why Trio in Kitty Hawk has become a local favorite: an amazing wine and beer selection, fantastic cheese plates and sandwiches, exotic cheese from around the world and great local talent performing live. As it says in this piece written for the Outer Banks Voice as part… Continue reading trio = wine + beer + cheese + music + more
manteo = small town perfection
What the locals know–Manteo is an adorable small town! With a wonderful invitation to visit Manteo, listing many reasons why, Southern Living writer Valerie Luesse hits the nail on the head. She covers just about everything, from its perfect small town feel to Poor Richards and Lost Colony Brewery to lots of other reasons for checking out the other side… Continue reading manteo = small town perfection
mustang spring jam ready to wow obx
6th annual Mustang Spring Jam may be best yet! The highlight of the spring music scene on the Outer Banks has got to be Mike Dianna’s Mustang Spring Jam, happing this Sunday in Corolla at Mike Dianna’s Grill Room. Two stages, non-stop music with a great line-up of bands, good food, and there is even… Continue reading mustang spring jam ready to wow obx
once more for the gipper, er, beach road?
Here’s hoping that beach nourishment does its job. With beach nourishment scheduled to begin along the Kitty Hawk beach in late June, NCDOT’s latest foray into dune maintenance will– hopefully –be their last along the Beach Road. That’s the conclusion Sam Walker comes to writing for the Outer Banks Voice and it’s what we hope will happen… Continue reading once more for the gipper, er, beach road?
obx summer traffic : some suggestions
When getting there is half the time… It’s no secret that the last 10-15 miles of road on a summer journey to the Outer Banks can take almost as long as the rest of the trip. There are some ways that might help, and the folks at Outer Banks Blue have taken the time to… Continue reading obx summer traffic : some suggestions
rodanthe entertainment center to open
Giant fun center set to open this summer! Look’s like Rodanthe is joining the rest of the beach entertainment world. Due to open this summer is an major fun center that will include bowling alleys, laser tag, a climbing wall and more. Joy Crist, writing for the Island Free Press, fills us in on just what… Continue reading rodanthe entertainment center to open
grand theft auto: ocracoke style
What was she thinking? If you’ve ever been to Ocracoke, you already know how this story ends. A woman takes what is alleged to be a stolen car to an island where the only way on or off is via ferry, then takes the police on a high speed chase. Check out this article in… Continue reading grand theft auto: ocracoke style
giant squid on portsmouth island
Now thats a big squid! Portsmouth Island, just south of Ocracoke, is known for being a unique place, but a 40 pound live squid on the beach? That takes unique to a whole new level. As Brad Rich reports, writing for the Coastal Review Online, some creative thinking and great detective work revealed the answer to… Continue reading giant squid on portsmouth island