Black Bears are regular summertime visitors to Outer Banks Naturally powerful swimmers, and with a large population living in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the mainland, black bears are regular visitors to the Outer Banks in the summer. Kari Pugh, writing for OBX Today, gives the details. “Bears are on the move this time… Continue reading black bear visits nags head woods
Author: Kip Tabb
nags head christmas mouse rebuilds
Outside of building takes shape as inside readies for spring opening. Part of Outer Banks traditions since 1987, a devastating fire leveled the Nags Head Christmas Mouse last year. A new building is taking shape and it should be ready for the summer of 2021. Kip Tabb, writing for the Outer Banks Voice, has the… Continue reading nags head christmas mouse rebuilds
corncrake island rises from the sea
Weather Channel creates new island where Ocracoke once was. As writers we’re very aware of the need for human intervention when it comes to autocorrect. Evidently some human was asleep at the switch at the Weather Channel as Isaias approached Corncrake…oops make that Ocracoke…Island. This blog from Brindley Beach Vacations tells the story. “Little did… Continue reading corncrake island rises from the sea
isaias more nuisance than obx troublemaker
Unrestricted Access to Hatteras Island Effective at 2:00 p.m. Today (Tuesday, August 4) Initial Damage assessments have been completed for Hatteras Island and with limited impacts from the storm, there will be unrestricted access for residents and visitors beginning today, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. Sand and water remain on some Hatteras Island… Continue reading isaias more nuisance than obx troublemaker
tropical storm isaias radar tells the tale
This snapshot taken from the Weather Underground Wundermap radar information at 5:30 shows a number tropical storm characteristics. The arrow indicating the approximate storm track for Tropical Storm Isaias was inserted by us. The eye of the storm is remarkably well-defined. On the lower right side is an easily seen squall line. As the storm… Continue reading tropical storm isaias radar tells the tale
latest forecast=isaias tracks inland
No Additional Protective Measures Ordered at This Time; Mandatory Evacuation for Hatteras Island Remains in Effect Local officials met Sunday morning to receive an update from the National Weather Service. Based on the current forecast, no additional protective measures are being implemented at this time. While an evacuation order is not anticipated, it is imperative… Continue reading latest forecast=isaias tracks inland
dare county under state of emergency
Evacuation for Hatteras Island Visitors Begins Saturday at Noon Local officials met via video conference Saturday morning to receive a briefing from the National Weather Service and to coordinate actions necessary to ensure public safety across Dare County. With confidence increasing that Dare County will see significant impacts from Hurricane Isaias, a state of emergency has been… Continue reading dare county under state of emergency
hurricane isaias heads toward obx
Category 1 Hurricane Expected to Slowly Lose Power Over Outer Banks This is one of those updates that we really don’t like to write but feel we have no choice in order to keep our Hidden Outer Banks followers informed. It looks as though Hurricane Isaias will be impacting the Outer Banks and eastern North… Continue reading hurricane isaias heads toward obx
a hidden obx gem=sandy run park
Kitty Hawk Park offers pleasant and easy introduction to the world away from the beach We came across this blog on the Brindley Beach Vacations site and it so nicely tells about some of the best features of Sandy Run Park that we knew we had to share. Dab a little insect repellant on, grab… Continue reading a hidden obx gem=sandy run park
classic motels of the outer banks
Among the 12 bedroom homes and luxury hotels, the first of the Outer Banks motels are still there. Some are classics of architecture, others are simple and straightforward in their design and look. But all of them offer a glimpse into the history of the Outer Banks. Kip Tabb, writing for Richmond Boomer Magazine takes… Continue reading classic motels of the outer banks