NCDOT awards contract for Hatteras-Ocracoke passenger ferry! Ocracoke Village is ideal for walking around town, riding a bike or maybe renting a golf cart. But the only way to get there (excepting flying or boating) has been to take the car ferry and get off at the docks, ten miles from the village. That’s about to… Continue reading high speed passenger ferry for ocracoke
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obx beacons of the coast
Five lighthouses and five stories of the OBX beacons of the coast. Each of the lighthouses that line the coast of the Outer Banks has its own tale to tell. Michelle Wagner, reporting for OBX Beach Access, weaves a bit of the story of the beacons of the shore into a wonderful piece of writing. “If… Continue reading obx beacons of the coast
navy solves case of trash on obx beach
U.S. Navy moves quickly to find why garbage from USS Whidbey Island came ashore in KDH. When smelly compressed plastic discs filled with garbage began washing up on the beach in Kill Devil Hills, it was apparent it had come from a naval ship. As the Navy Times reports, the Navy investigated and found a sailor… Continue reading navy solves case of trash on obx beach
where to eat what on the obx
Steamed crabs to cappuccinos highlighted in Baltimore Sun list. We love this list the Baltimore Sun put together of some of the best places to grab a coffee or take someone special out for fine dining. With all the great eateries on the OBX we could certainly quibble with some of the choices or about places left… Continue reading where to eat what on the obx
the outer banks drifts west
The fascinating geologic history behind life on a sandbar. The shifting sands of the Outer Banks are doing more than just shifting beneath our feet. This blog from Carolina Designs does a great job of telling the story behind the westward drift of the Outer Banks. “As land masses go, the Outer Banks is a pretty… Continue reading the outer banks drifts west
simple rules for a better beach
Common sense, courtesy and knowing the law = better beach experience. Much of what Irene Nolan, writing for the Island Free Press, says about beach etiquette in this column first published last July seems like common sense. Yet all too often what seems obvious to most appears to befuddle many when it comes to using our… Continue reading simple rules for a better beach
trio = wine + beer + cheese + music + more
TRiO really does offer something for everyone. There are good reasons why Trio in Kitty Hawk has become a local favorite: an amazing wine and beer selection, fantastic cheese plates and sandwiches, exotic cheese from around the world and great local talent performing live. As it says in this piece written for the Outer Banks Voice as part… Continue reading trio = wine + beer + cheese + music + more
manteo = small town perfection
What the locals know–Manteo is an adorable small town! With a wonderful invitation to visit Manteo, listing many reasons why, Southern Living writer Valerie Luesse hits the nail on the head. She covers just about everything, from its perfect small town feel to Poor Richards and Lost Colony Brewery to lots of other reasons for checking out the other side… Continue reading manteo = small town perfection
once more for the gipper, er, beach road?
Here’s hoping that beach nourishment does its job. With beach nourishment scheduled to begin along the Kitty Hawk beach in late June, NCDOT’s latest foray into dune maintenance will– hopefully –be their last along the Beach Road. That’s the conclusion Sam Walker comes to writing for the Outer Banks Voice and it’s what we hope will happen… Continue reading once more for the gipper, er, beach road?
obx summer traffic : some suggestions
When getting there is half the time… It’s no secret that the last 10-15 miles of road on a summer journey to the Outer Banks can take almost as long as the rest of the trip. There are some ways that might help, and the folks at Outer Banks Blue have taken the time to… Continue reading obx summer traffic : some suggestions