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
Category: the stories
has the lost colony really been found?
For more than 425 years the fate of the Lost Colony has beguiled everyone who has studied it. New evidence suggests the Roanoke colonists fled west, and archeologists are closely examining a site in Bertie County. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Ed Beckley recounts the history of the search and where we are now.… Continue reading has the lost colony really been found?
a short list of hatteras obsessions
These barrier islands have a way of getting under your skin. It can happen to any of us –whether we have just been visiting the Outer Banks or we’ve lived here and moved away– this homesickness for sun and sand and mama ocean. Writing with humor for the Island Free Press, Joy Crist hits all… Continue reading a short list of hatteras obsessions
filmed on the obx: the moped diaries
We just love a ‘local guy makes it big’ story over here, so we’ve been cheering for Tyler Nilson ever since we watched his short film The Moped Diaries, and then saw it go viral online. This awesome little nugget of a movie was filmed entirely on the Outer Banks with a local cast, was an official… Continue reading filmed on the obx: the moped diaries
obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
We all know they’re there, but we usually don’t think about how critical the job of lifesaving is on our OBX beaches until something bad happens. Then we are eternally grateful for those “kids” with binoculars manning the stands. In this beautifully crafted article for Our State by local Beth Storie, we learn something about the hard work, determination… Continue reading obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
A one-of-a-kind family attraction will open its doors in Barco TODAY, May 8, thanks to a Currituck County woman’s passion for preserving the old and peculiar. Historical McHorney’s Odditorium is a departure from traditional Outer Banks amusements, inviting visitors to take a walk on the weird side. Beginning with a Civil War-era home belonging to… Continue reading currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
hidden outer banks? find it here.
Hidden Outer Banks is a fresh online magazine for discovering what’s best about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Featuring insider info from the best local sources, articles, photos, videos and links that all tell a story about these beautiful barrier islands. Hidden Outer Banks is a place to get turned on to the local… Continue reading hidden outer banks? find it here.
did the lost colonists just head for hatteras?
New evidence found on Hatteras Island suggests that at least some of The Lost Colony may have just moved to Hatteras Island with their buddy Manteo! This great story by Ed Beckley for the Outer Banks Voice, shares the latest fascinating finds of the all-volunteer Croatoan Archeological Society on Hatteras Island. ‘“Overwhelming circumstantial evidence” shows that some… Continue reading did the lost colonists just head for hatteras?
real life castaway rescued off the obx
They don’t call it the Graveyard of the Atlantic for nothing. After 66 days adrift, perched on the top of his overturned boat, Louis Jordan was plucked from the sea by the US Coast Guard, 200 miles off the Outer Banks. We loved this piece by Michael E. Miller for The Washington Post, that details… Continue reading real life castaway rescued off the obx
new twists on our favorite obx tale
If you haven’t seen The Lost Colony lately, it’s time to revisit this old friend. If you’ve never been, this is the season to fix that. Changes, both savvy and exciting, are bringing fresh energy to the show that you don’t want to miss! Neel Keller, writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, has the details. “When the… Continue reading new twists on our favorite obx tale