Author: dawn@hiddenouterbanks.com

it’s artrageous! this saturday

The Dare County Arts Council’s 25th Annual Artrageous celebration of the arts is coming up this Saturday. The weather appears to be cooperating, there are some really fun things for the whole family to enjoy, and this will be a great day for everyone to come out and celebrate the arts in Dare County. Not mentioned in this–but… Continue reading it’s artrageous! this saturday

hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history

Hatteras Village is one of the oldest settled towns of the Outer Banks. Throughout its history, Hatteras watermen have turned to the sea and sound for sustenance and a livelihood and the annual Day at the Docks is an amazing celebration of that culture. The weather didn’t cooperate this year, but as Irene Nolan over at the… Continue reading hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history

jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!

Fifty states and 50 natural wonders and CNN chose Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head to represent North Carolina. We agree, the Outer Banks’ massive sand dune system is a special place. If you haven’t make the hike to the top of this glorious dune, you are truly missing out! “The dunes of Jockey’s Ridge change… Continue reading jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!

obx fall fishing = great conditions + lots of fish

The first day of autumn is just around the corner (September 23) and the with change of seasons the temperatures are beginning to fall and the fishing action is picking up. We came across this fall fishing report from Rob Aldeman writing for the Island Free Press, and we thought it was a great description… Continue reading obx fall fishing = great conditions + lots of fish

lost colony’s psychopath returns to obx

Prepare to be afraid . . . to be very, very afraid . . . Once again The Lost Colony’s PsychoPath is taking shape. Many will venture in . . . some will return . . .and they are offering a special sneak preview on September 26 & 27! Special ‘Sneak Preview’ Weekend Announced For PsychoPath 2014 The… Continue reading lost colony’s psychopath returns to obx

obx milestones = 50 years of beach driving

Wow! Fifty years for the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association–and they are still as active and involved as they were when the organization was founded. That’s just one of the milestones we discovered as we read this piece from “My Outer Banks Home.” “If you’ve received helpful advice about access to surf fishing or four-wheel… Continue reading obx milestones = 50 years of beach driving

bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step

Five weeks after a Federal Appeals Court ruling that was a clear victory for all sides in the quest to replace the aging Bonner Bridge that spans Oregon Inlet, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and NCDOT announced they are in negotiations to resolve the matter. The Bonner Bridge is now 20 years past its… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step

obx sea bed to be mapped with sonic blasts

Mapping the bottom of our oceans using sonic blasts is the most accurate method found to date, but the approach is controversial with a number of environmental groups raising concerns about its effects on sea life. This article from Jeff Hampton, writing for the Virginian Pilot explores both sides of the issue. “Think of it as a… Continue reading obx sea bed to be mapped with sonic blasts

carolina designs + lost colony = great obx event

The Lost Colony has wrapped up production for the year, but not before they handed out kudos to Carolina Designs, one of our favorite property management companies. Through the generosity of Carolina Design, visitors in Duck got to experience a sample of how good the Lost Colony actors are with four performances at the town’s amphitheater. Carolina Designs… Continue reading carolina designs + lost colony = great obx event