corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy

Here’s an interesting article about the Corolla wild horses that appears on Green Global Travel, an ecotourism, nature / wildlife conservation and cultural preservation magazine. “When we first began planning our visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I had no idea that there was any controversy about the wild horses. But when I received the following… Continue reading corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy

the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

We love this awesome tribute by Phyllis Cole over on the North Beach Sun! Manteo’s Pioneer Theater is an oldie, but a goodie. “It’s the popcorn. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you approach the ticket office. Okay, maybe it’s the second thing you notice after the unique Tudor exterior so reminiscent… Continue reading the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

and the turtles, and the squirrels and lots of other critters. Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment and care of the island’s ill and injured wildlife. Its goal is to restore animals to good health, then release them back into the wild. Lou Browning operates HIWR and specializes… Continue reading hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!

First Flight

The 110th Anniversary of the First Flight is happening today at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. The celebration will include a flurry of activities and tributes throughout the day, as detailed by Sam Walker in this great article over on the Outer Banks Voice. “Activities to mark the Wright brothers’ historic first… Continue reading celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!

like a boss! stumpy point emergency ferry dock is humming

Check out this great video of the team at the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry docks, hard at work getting folks to and from Hatteras Island while the Bonner Bridge is out of commission. [box type=”bio”] Contributed by local filmmaker Douglas Kenyon. You can check out more of his videos HERE.[/box]

help molasses creek be “something worth having”!

If you love Molasses Creek and their music, here’s your chance to help the rest of the world enjoy it! They’ve just kicked off their Indigogo crowdsourcing funding campaign, and hope to raise $10,000 by the end of this year. You can join the campaign for as little as $5 bucks, and every donation receives… Continue reading help molasses creek be “something worth having”!