Never afraid of controversy and treading where few dare to go, here at Hidden Outer Banks we bravely offer this list of five classic Outer Banks sandwiches from Visit South. Are they the best? Let us know what you think. “#5. The “I Wouldn’t Brisket” at the Country Deli Order this mix of pastrami and corned… Continue reading in search of the best obx sandwich
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day at the docks=celebrating hatteras
Day at the Docks has become one of the best Outer Banks traditions around. Irene Nolan and Lynn Foster have done a great job of capturing the feel of the day in this article in the Island Free Press. “After last year’s day-long deluge, the organizers of the Day at the Docks on the waterfront… Continue reading day at the docks=celebrating hatteras
will beach road repairs hold on obx?
As the Atlantic Ocean rages, the fragile repair of the beach road just north of the Black Pelican in Kitty Hawk seems close to failure. Following a late season nor’easter last spring, approximately 150 yards of the road were undermined by the sea and had collapsed. To repair the damage, NCDOT pounded a steel retaining… Continue reading will beach road repairs hold on obx?
solved! obx way to pronounce bodie
To many, Bodie Island Lighthouse in South Nags Head is as beautiful and picturesque as any lighthouse anywhere. But the mystery of how to pronounce its name is a conundrum for the uninitiated. John Tennis, writing for the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier steps forward to solve the mystery. “Twice this year, I’ve gone lighthouse hopping… Continue reading solved! obx way to pronounce bodie
obx paper canoe = going green
Tommy Karole, owner of The Paper Canoe, has always been willing to be the first to try something and his newest venture, turning his Duck waterfront restaurant into an environmentally friendly eatery is the latest. Heather Frese writing for Outer Banks This Week gives the details. “There’s nothing like living on an island to make a… Continue reading obx paper canoe = going green
thumbs up from NPS on bonner bridge replacement
The reality of a replacement for the aging Bonner Bridge becomes more certain every day. As reported in the Outer Banks Voice, the National Park Service signing off on the a Record of Decision for the new bridge, may not seem significant, but it is an important step nonetheless. “Another small step in the long… Continue reading thumbs up from NPS on bonner bridge replacement
the obx’s spectacular 2nd season
Summer has passed, but autumn has become Fall Festival Time on the Outer Banks. Check out this blog Kip Tabb wrote for Carolina Designs and get the lowdown on all there is to do for the next two months. “It’s true, the “second season” on the Outer Banks just keeps getting better and better! Without… Continue reading the obx’s spectacular 2nd season
too many bedrooms = no easy solution
Mini-hotel, beach box, mansion–there are a lot of names thrown at the supposedly single family homes with 20+ bedrooms being built on the Outer Banks, the latest of which is a more than 13,000 square foot home in Kill Devil Hills. There’s a lot of local opposition, but Michelle Wagner’s piece on the Outer Banks… Continue reading too many bedrooms = no easy solution
sharks didn’t scare off obx visitors
Summer challenges on the Outer Banks included shark attacks and July 4th falling on a Saturday–but early indications are that it may have been the best yet. Writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, Neel Keller reports on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lee Nettles remarks about the summer of 2015. “Even with all the… Continue reading sharks didn’t scare off obx visitors
high speed ferry is ocracoke’s future
It looks like there’s a high-speed ferry in Ocracoke’s future. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian-Pilot takes a look at how long lines, falling passenger use and a shoaling inlet have combined to move NCDOT to create a new passenger only route between Ocracoke and Hatteras Village. “Fifteen dollars will eventually buy you a round trip… Continue reading high speed ferry is ocracoke’s future