There’s something for everybody at Roanoke Island Festival Park this summer. It’s a great place to visit with its beautiful open space overlooking the Roanoke Sound. With the Elizabeth II replica of the ship that brought the Lost Colony to the New World, any Indian town and a settlement site, the park becomes fun place… Continue reading summer fun heats up at roanoke island festival park
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ocrafolk festival! great music + art = a great time
It was an incredible weekend at the Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke Island! Madeleine Bishop does a great job of capturing the fun in this article she wrote for the Ocracoke Current. “Ah. Maze. Ing.” “Can you put a freaking in there? Ah. Freaking. Maze. Ing,” Shana Tucker gushed after a successful performance at this year’s Ocrafolk Festival. Musicians and… Continue reading ocrafolk festival! great music + art = a great time
a fully filling tour of the outer banks
For couples looking for something a little different to do while visiting the Outer Banks, why not try a restaurant tour? Great food, a little bit of wine and someone else does the driving–seems like a perfect way to spend a vacation day. The blogger over on the Joe Lamb, Jr & Associates web page tried out the Outer Banks… Continue reading a fully filling tour of the outer banks
the hatteras island ocean center is open!
Located on the edge of town as Route 12 enters Hatteras Village, the Hatteras Island Ocean Center is now open. Director of Programming and Operation Miriam Kaplan has written a great description of what the newest addition to the Outer Banks ecotourism scene has to offer for the Outer Banks Insider. “Do you ever look across the… Continue reading the hatteras island ocean center is open!
international sailing competition comes to the obx!
This is really exciting! Next week, beginning on Monday, the International Sailing Federation’s A-Class catamaran championships will be held in Outer Banks waters. The A-class catamaran is a small high performing catamaran and it should be pretty thrilling watching them compete. Rob Morris’ article for the Outer Banks Voice lets us in on the fun. “The International Sailing Federation’s… Continue reading international sailing competition comes to the obx!
full moon lighthouse climb at hatteras & bodie island
There’s a full moon coming and that means it’s time for a full moon lighthouse climb at Cape Hatteras and Bodie Island lighthouses. Writing for Outer Banks Common Good, Nancy Proctor gives the details on one of the more unique things to do on the Outer Banks. “Grab your flashlight and experience a lighthouse at night by… Continue reading full moon lighthouse climb at hatteras & bodie island
music, storytelling and art this weekend @ ocrafolk festival!
The 15th Annual Ocrafolk Festival is happening this weekend! Ocrafolk is a celebration of all things Ocracoke, and includes loads of great music on different stages, kid’s activities, storytelling, arts and crafts. Ocracoke’s online newspaper, the Ocracoke Current, has the story. “The weekend is presented by Ocracoke Alive, and celebrates music, storytelling, and artisans from the… Continue reading music, storytelling and art this weekend @ ocrafolk festival!
rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!
Rock the Cape, a fundraiser for the Dare County Arts Council is only two-years-old, but it’s well on its way to becoming the kickoff for the Outer Banks summer season. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb gives a feel for a day of great music and a good time. “The Second Annual Rock the… Continue reading rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!
dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
Dinosaurs are once again roaming the Outer Banks. The animatronic dinosaur exhibit, “Tyrannosaurus Trek”, opened this weekend at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This blog post from Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates gives a quick overview of what it’s like. “Too cool for words. That’s the thought that comes to mind looking at the new… Continue reading dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
the purple martins of the outer banks
The largest member of the swallow family, Purple Martins are completely dependent on manmade structures to survive east of the Mississippi. The old Manns Harbor Bridge is a natural roost for the birds and they come and go by the hundreds of thousands in the morning and evening. Writing for Outer Banks Common Good, Nancy… Continue reading the purple martins of the outer banks