ocracoke is alive with fall foliage

The Ocracoke Current’s Crystal Cantebury took her camera  on a fall journey across Ocracoke Island and the results are a story highlighting the beauty of the Outer Banks in Fall. “Ocracoke’s fall foliage rivals that seen in Blue Ridge Mountains! There’s no need to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains or Appalachia to see fall foliage or… Continue reading ocracoke is alive with fall foliage

carova in the fall = beautiful + remote

As we always say, the beauty of the Outer Banks in the fall is one of the best parts of living or visiting here. This wonderfully written article from Nancy Sorrells in the Staunton News Leader perfectly captures the remote beauty of Carova. “But there is still a hidden jewel within the Outer Banks. If you cross… Continue reading carova in the fall = beautiful + remote

an obx fall weekend getaway

The wild horses of Corolla are facing extinction.

Fall may be the best time to visit the Outer Banks–just ask any local and they’ll tell you exactly that. The rush of the summer has slowed, the weather is spectacular and there is still lots to do, as Holly Van Auken writing for the Virginian Pilot tells it.   “The BREEZY days of autumn are… Continue reading an obx fall weekend getaway

double the music = double the obx fun

Gorgeous fall weather and two great music festivals over Columbus Day weekend means the Outer Banks has become the place to be for music lovers and spectacular settings. Mustang Music Festival rocked it out in it’s new location at the beautiful historic Whalehead Club, and the Duck Jazz Fest took advantage of a perfect cool breeze… Continue reading double the music = double the obx fun

mustang music festival = AWESOME

The Mustang Music Festival has been growing and growing and with new digs–the Whalehead Club–and an amazing line-up of music, this should be the best yet. Check out all this great information that My Outer Banks Home gathered on how to get the most from the experience. “As one of the fortunate sponsors of the upcoming Mustang… Continue reading mustang music festival = AWESOME

obx seafood festival is october 18

The annual celebration of Outer Banks heritage and food, the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, is coming up on October 18th, and here is all of the information you’ll need to have a great time! Seafood, beverages, music, art, cooking, activities and fishing heritage OUTER BANKS, N.C. –  One of the tastiest events on the Outer Banks, the Outer… Continue reading obx seafood festival is october 18

theatre of dare dares to be edgy!

The cast of Theatre of Dare’s Psycho Beach Party: (L-R) Beth Egbert, Ana Figiel, Timothy Roy, Lauren Taylor, Daniel Ziegler, Addie Moore, Betsy Head, Lara Parks.

The Theatre of Dare has a 24 year history of of great community theatre. With their first production of the new season, Psycho Beach Party, the mainstay of of the Outer Banks art scene is taking on a little bit more risqué, a bit more edgy material. Theatre Of Dare Opens Bold New Season With Psycho Beach… Continue reading theatre of dare dares to be edgy!

great music, great time at outer banks bluegrass festival

The Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo has become a fall tradition in just three years. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, lets us in on the fun! “After three years and innumerable performances, the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival is still fresh and wonderful. It would be hard to imagine anyone… Continue reading great music, great time at outer banks bluegrass festival

tips for obx beachcombing

Who doesn’t enjoy strolling the beach in search of nature’s treasures?  Check out this great blog by Resort Realty for some good tips for all beachcombers. It features Hatteras Island, but we think these tips apply to all of the OBX. “If it’s shells you seek, the thin strip of wild land known as Hatteras Island is a… Continue reading tips for obx beachcombing

Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament Celebrates 32 OBX Yrs

A great feel good story about how compassionate the Outer Banks community is, this release from the folks at the Lions Club gets the Outer Banks ready for the annual Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Fishing Tournament October 20-22. the VIP Tournament is the largest in the world.   They’re coming; they’re coming! Make them feel welcome! 32nd Annual… Continue reading Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament Celebrates 32 OBX Yrs