message in a bottle on ocracoke

A Beachcombing treasure washes up on Ocracoke beach The message in a bottle that Roy and Ann Huntley found on an Ocracoke beach wasn’t an SOS, but it was still pretty cool. Connie Leinbach writing for the Ocracoke Observer has the story. “Flotsam bottles containing messages are one of those treasures that beachcombers dream of… Continue reading message in a bottle on ocracoke

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hidden horror haunts ocracoke

Vampire movie filming on Ocracoke has surprising nuance As though Ocracoke hasn’t suffered enough, there’s a vampire loose on the island. A vampire who has been there for 160 years. Ocracoke the movie is being filmed on location. The plot is nuanced and asks some important questions. Kip Tabb, writing for the Outer Banks Voice,… Continue reading hidden horror haunts ocracoke

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Message in a Bottle

Local Fishing Team finds bottle on beach. Message of hope, love and longing Finding a message in a bottle washed ashore is a rare find, but what the Outer Banks all girls fishing team Looney Tunes found was more than just a bottle with a message in it. Kip Tabb, writing for the Outer Banks… Continue reading Message in a Bottle

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rum=the outer banks drink

Where the magic happens. Inside the distillery at Outer Banks Distilling.

Local Brewery Breathes New Life into a Caribbean Classic. The guys at Outer Banks Distilling are turning out some great rums, and doing it all with a great, positive attitude. Check out this story from Russ Lay as he goes behind the scenes for OBX Live. “It was the drink of pirates and the greatest… Continue reading rum=the outer banks drink

black bear visits nags head woods

Black bear in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.

Black Bears are regular summertime visitors to Outer Banks Naturally powerful swimmers, and with a large population living in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the mainland, black bears are regular visitors to the Outer Banks in the summer. Kari Pugh, writing for OBX Today, gives the details. “Bears are on the move this time… Continue reading black bear visits nags head woods

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corncrake island rises from the sea

Thank goodness everyone was able to find a ferry to take them off Corncrake Island. Photo Corncrake Island updates

Weather Channel creates new island where Ocracoke once was. As writers we’re very aware of the need for human intervention when it comes to autocorrect. Evidently some human was asleep at the switch at the Weather Channel as Isaias approached Corncrake…oops make that Ocracoke…Island. This blog from Brindley Beach Vacations tells the story. “Little did… Continue reading corncrake island rises from the sea

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a hidden obx gem=sandy run park

A snapping turtle at ease in Sandy Run Park surrounded by yellow-bellied sliders.

Kitty Hawk Park offers pleasant and easy introduction to the world away from the beach We came across this blog on the Brindley Beach Vacations site and it so nicely tells about some of the best features of Sandy Run Park that we knew we had to share. Dab a little insect repellant on, grab… Continue reading a hidden obx gem=sandy run park

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classic motels of the outer banks

With its bold declaration of its name, the Sea Foam Motel in Nags Head has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Among the 12 bedroom homes and luxury hotels, the first of the Outer Banks motels are still there. Some are classics of architecture, others are simple and straightforward in their design and look. But all of them offer a glimpse into the history of the Outer Banks. Kip Tabb, writing for Richmond Boomer Magazine takes… Continue reading classic motels of the outer banks