Oysters are in important piece of our delicate Outer Banks ecosystem, and oyster restoration has become a high priority in state and university research. Currently UNCW is studying oyster spat (or oyster babies) to help get to the bottom of why Ocracoke’s oysters typically only live four years, instead of a typical Eastern oyster lifespan… Continue reading trouble in the nursery? studying ocracoke’s oyster babies
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nellie myrtle midgette: an outer banks original beachcomber
If you’ve never been to the Outer Banks Beachcomber Museum, you’ll want to put it on your list. You’ll need to be a little vigilant– checking around to see what days it will be open (hot tip: it’s open Thursdays and Fridays this August from 10 am to 4pm, and usually on holiday weekends), but… Continue reading nellie myrtle midgette: an outer banks original beachcomber
garage arts guild ~ an eclectic blend of artists on the outer banks
What do young artists do when they need a cool place to show and sell their work? Well, locals Chris Kemp and Travis Fowler called friends and fellow artists and set up a show in the garage. The result was a groovy neighborhood art gallery opening on July 21st, featuring 17 local artists, rising stars… Continue reading garage arts guild ~ an eclectic blend of artists on the outer banks
mustang music festival october 11&12 ~ prepare to rock
This will be the third year for the Mustang Music Festival on the Outer Banks. Mikey Dianna has consistently BROUGHT all of the things a good festival needs: good fun, great food, and excellent music. Each year the line-up of bands is the perfect mix of local and regional favorites, and that band you’ve never… Continue reading mustang music festival october 11&12 ~ prepare to rock
stuff the bus food drive with beach food pantry & kitty hawk rotary club
The Beach Food Pantry and Kitty Hawk Rotary Club are teaming up to help fight hunger in Dare County. Outer Banks CommonGood posted a great story to remind us that: “As the new school year approaches, it is important to remember that food is the most important school supply of all! You can help by… Continue reading stuff the bus food drive with beach food pantry & kitty hawk rotary club
the road less traveled
Many people are surprised to learn there is a forest in the middle of this sandbar. Thanks to the Nature Conservancy, we have Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve with 1092 acres to enjoy.
outer banks voice: nags head ABC store moving to temporary location
In North Carolina, all liquor and spirits other than beer and wine are sold at ABC stores. A story on The Outer Banks Voice notes the Nags Head ABC store, currently located by the Stop-Quick gas station (lovingly known to locals as Biscuits N’ Porn), needs a temporary home while the old building is torn… Continue reading outer banks voice: nags head ABC store moving to temporary location
geocaching ~ a modern treasure hunt on the outer banks
Today’s treasure hunt is called geocaching, and it seems like a no-brainer if you are looking for something fun to do on the OBX. Geocaching is an outdoor hunting game that uses GPS- enabled devices, clues and creativity. You navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then try to find the treasure (geocache… Continue reading geocaching ~ a modern treasure hunt on the outer banks
outer banks visons: blues traveler at roanoke island festival park
Blues Traveler rocked the stage at Roanoke Island Festival Part last month, along with the Pat McGee Band and locals Matt McGuire & The Wilders. This great video by The Outer Banks Voice’s Outer Banks Visions makes it feel like you were there! https://vimeo.com/71431106 “More than 2,000 people – a full house – turned out.… Continue reading outer banks visons: blues traveler at roanoke island festival park
it’s a roaring good time at dennis anderson’s muddy motorsports park
Get ready to rumble at Dennis Anderson’s Muddy Motorsports Park, August 10th! Check out Fire & Thunder Under the Lights with Dennis and King Sling, Powerwheels, Autocross, Steet Warriors and Iron X. Registration is 10 am to 5pm, gates open at 3pm, and the show starts at 6pm.