Great music, cheap beer and an atmosphere like no other The Atlantis Beach Club had to be experienced to be truly appreciated. The music was loud and wonderful. The beer kept flowing. It was so packed you could barely get beer can to your lips. The bathrooms were for emergency use only. And it was… Continue reading the atlantis=an outer banks legend
Author: Kip Tabb
black bear invades outer banks
Bear most likely wandering in Nags Head Woods Some of the heaviest concentration of black bears in the world are in Alligator National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Black bears being black bears and good swimmers, it’s not surprising if one did find its way to Nags Head Woods. The Outer Banks… Continue reading black bear invades outer banks
for peat’s sake
Evidence of Geological History of Outer Banks Washes up on Local Beaches. The barrier islands of the Outer Banks are extraordinarily active. We just had some great evidence of that wash up on our beaches as pieces of peat moss from ancient bogs washed ashore, probably freed by the waves from Tropical Storm Arthur. The… Continue reading for peat’s sake
food truck service served on obx
Emergency Waiver allows food trucks to serve diners. Food trucks will not be able to serve food for outdoor dining. It’s the new norm, and it’s so different than anything experienced in the past. It is a big step, though to helping our Outer Banks restaurants survive. Michelle Wagner, writing for the Outer Banks Voice… Continue reading food truck service served on obx
outer banks to reopen may 16
State Social Distancing orders still apply as Dare, Currituck and Hyde Counties ready welcome After two months of isolation, the Outer Banks is reopening to visitors. It will not quite be business as usual with restaurants available for takeout only social distancing rules still in affect. Kari Pugh, writing in OBX Today, has the details.… Continue reading outer banks to reopen may 16
spanish flu in north carolina=a cautionary tale
An overwhelmed healthcare system and thousands of deaths. The parallels are eerily similar to the COVID-19 pandemic–in 1918 the Spanish Lady came calling…the Spanish Flu. The pandemic spread across the globe, killing somewhere between 20-50 million. Kip Tabb, writing for the Coastal Review Online, tells the story of when the last pandemic came calling on… Continue reading spanish flu in north carolina=a cautionary tale
lost colony loses 83rd season
Iconic story of first English New World colony casualty of COVID-19 Unable to gather actors or rehearse because of social distancing guidelines and uncertain about whether or not Waterside Theater would even be able to open this summer, for the second time in its history The Lost Colony has cancelled its summer season. Michelle Wagner… Continue reading lost colony loses 83rd season
National Press Admits Flaws in Netflix Outer Banks
Netflix original Outer Banks Takes On Location to a different place. Maybe it was the 250 mile ferry route across land that was the final straw. Maybe it was the jungle like growth of the palmetto palms. Maybe it was that the show was obviously filmed in Charleston. Whatever the reason may be, as Samuel… Continue reading National Press Admits Flaws in Netflix Outer Banks
dare county takes first steps to reopening outer banks
Plan for Gradual Lifting of Restrictions on Entry to Dare County Announced. Plan Details Dare County will open to non-resident property owners who have a valid entry permit with matching government issued ID according to the schedule below: Beginning Monday, May 4 at 6:00 a.m. – Entry begins and is ongoing for non- resident property owners whose last… Continue reading dare county takes first steps to reopening outer banks
discussion begins on reopening obx
Multiple steps and extraordinary measures will be needed No announcements seem imminent, but the Dare County Control Group who ordered the closure of the Outer Banks, has begun discussing what will be involved in reopening. There is cautious optimism that travel restrictions will be lifted by the summer although caution will still be needed. Michelle… Continue reading discussion begins on reopening obx