A rare maritime forest may be key to preserving Beachcomber Museum. There’s a patch of land in Nags Head that’s about to be auctioned off. It is a small but remarkable property, although from the Bypass it doesn’t look like much; some scrub pine, sand and beach grass is all that is seen. Eight auction… Continue reading a new home for an old treasure?
Author: Kip Tabb
lost colony find leaves colony lost
All that glitters is not gold The mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island remains shrouded in the clouds of time. A ring that archeologists believed was an important lead in the search the fate of the colonists has been shown to be an artifact from a later date. Andrew Lawler writing for Smithsonian Magazine tells… Continue reading lost colony find leaves colony lost
star light, star bright = obx night charm
“Star Light, Star Bright” brings stargazing to the Outer Banks. There is something magical about the Outer Banks night sky and “Star Light, Star Bright,” presented as part of the North Carolina Science Festival, will bring the Nags Head Woods sky alive. The forecast is calling for clear skies on the 21st so sign up now.… Continue reading star light, star bright = obx night charm
obx ospreys find new home with local help
A new home and happy ending for an osprey family! Beautiful, graceful symbols of the natural world that surrounds the Outer Banks, dozens of osprey nests line Outer Banks shorelines. Grace and Henry had been coming back to the same Colington nest for 20 years, but had worn out their welcome. Good will and creative… Continue reading obx ospreys find new home with local help
5 obx restaurants = are they the best?
More choices than ever, but which is the best? Choosing a favorite Outer Banks restaurant is sort of like picking a favorite flavor of chocolate–all of them are good, although they may have different attributes. Nonetheless, Lorraine Eaton, the staff epicure at The Virginian-Pilot, gives it her all as she chooses her five favorites. “Old-time Nags Headers… Continue reading 5 obx restaurants = are they the best?
80 years young for the lost colony
The lost colony celebrates 80 years! For 80 years The Lost Colony has been entertaining Outer Banks audiences with its thrilling story of England’s first attempt at colonizing the new world. As Neel Keller, writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, tells it, the play has maintained its excitement by always finding new ways to improve.… Continue reading 80 years young for the lost colony
documentary to honor edward greene!
Now retired, Edward Greene looks to documentary to tell the story of his life. If Edward Greene retired after selling the Christmas Shop and Island Gallery in Manteo, it’s not apparent. At 91, as Neel Keller’s Outer Banks Sentinel article makes clear, he is filled with energy, insight and memories that will create the perfect… Continue reading documentary to honor edward greene!
shred fest to bring the stoke in may
Fun for a good cause benefits Dare2care OBX! The second annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest will be held Saturday, May 20 from 2-8pm at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. The family-friendly event will feature live music by multiple bands and musicians, demos by professional skateboarders, BMX riders, roller derby women, Special Olympics athletes,… Continue reading shred fest to bring the stoke in may
southern living mag votes obx best island!
OBX tops Southern Living’s best island list. Confirming what everyone on the Outer Banks already knows, Southern Living gave the OBX the number 1 spot on their “The South’s Best Island 2017” list! Ok, maybe ALL of the Outer Banks aren’t exactly islands, but they are spot on when it comes to the “best” selection. “A vacation at… Continue reading southern living mag votes obx best island!
history in hatteras | burrus red & white
Over 150 years of service to the Hatteras community. For visitors or residents of Hatteras Village, Burrus Red & White grocery store is as much a part of life as the people and place. Writing for Our State Magazine, Lane DeGregory perfectly captures the feeling of small town life and a store that has been part… Continue reading history in hatteras | burrus red & white