It’s winter on the Outer Banks and for most of us who live here, it’s a great time of year. The pace of life slows down, we catch up with friends, the kids are in school—in many ways, OBX life goes back to its roots, returns to a time when the pace was more small town… Continue reading obx is OPEN (even in winter!)
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24 great reasons we love the obx
Living here, we already have a lot of reasons to love the Outer Banks, but even we were impressed with this list and gorgeous photos from the good folks over at Twiddy & Company! “That cool summer breeze. The surprise visitors. The local-catch seafood. The tight-knit community. These are just a few of the reasons why… Continue reading 24 great reasons we love the obx
an obx love affair renewed
Many travelers, like me, visited the Outer Banks for the first time when we were quite young. Some of us were lucky enough to return year after year, (and eventually move here, in my case) but it takes some folks many years to rediscover the OBX. Matt Long loves to travel and through his Landlopers blog… Continue reading an obx love affair renewed
to do list: hatteras island
Hatteras Island is one of the most beautiful of the Outer Banks. With some of the finest beaches anywhere, easy access to Pamlico Sound and each village a unique place, there is something for everyone. Here are some great suggestions from our friends at Waves Village in Rodanthe. “Visited by tens of thousands of vacationers each year, Hatteras… Continue reading to do list: hatteras island
help inspire the island with ocracoke alive!
Got art? Ocracoke Alive’s Arts Partnership Program is seeking guest teachers and sponsors for 2016! Artists and teachers are invited to share their talents with Ocracoke students in exchange for a stipend or housing on Ocracoke for four. In 2015, Ocracoke Alive initiated the Art Partnership Program to bring visiting artists into the Ocracoke School for… Continue reading help inspire the island with ocracoke alive!
americana beer fest = a blast!
The first of what we hope is many Americana Beer Fests has come and gone. Last Saturday night’s event proved conclusively that if you pour some wonderful beer, serve really tasty food and play great music, everyone will have a fantastic time! Held at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove, the happening featured beer from veteran-owned breweries… Continue reading americana beer fest = a blast!
americana beer fest is saturday!
Celebrate brews for the brave at the Outer Banks’ first beer festival that supports local OBX veterans. From the good folks that brought us the OBX Beer Fest this spring, this fest is offering up seriously great music, food and all the craft beer you care to sample. What’s not to love? This Saturday, honor those who served… Continue reading americana beer fest is saturday!
fall-ing on the obx
Ask just about any Outer Banks local their favorite time of the year and they’ll probably say fall. The sun is out, the temperatures have cooled slightly and the water is warm. And, there’s still lots to do as Brandon Fuller, blogging for Kitty Hawk Kites, shares in this great list. “Once considered to be only… Continue reading fall-ing on the obx
it’s baaaackk! psychopath is spooktackular fun
Fall is always a spooktacular season on the Outer Banks, and our favorite creepy event is back and better than ever! PsychoPath opened at The Lost Colony on Friday, October 9th, and is getting rave reviews! “Prepare to be terrified. What are your deepest fears? What makes you cringe? Creatures, maniacs, zombies, and disembodied spirits all… Continue reading it’s baaaackk! psychopath is spooktackular fun
are you ready? mustang music rides again!
Fall is our favorite time of year on the Outer Banks, and the Mustang Music Festival has become one of the reasons why. Friday and Saturday, October 9th and 10th will find the sleepy village of Corolla bursting with awesome live music. In just five years, the MMF has grown into two solid days of… Continue reading are you ready? mustang music rides again!