Giant fun center set to open this summer! Look’s like Rodanthe is joining the rest of the beach entertainment world. Due to open this summer is an major fun center that will include bowling alleys, laser tag, a climbing wall and more. Joy Crist, writing for the Island Free Press, fills us in on just what… Continue reading rodanthe entertainment center to open
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grand theft auto: ocracoke style
What was she thinking? If you’ve ever been to Ocracoke, you already know how this story ends. A woman takes what is alleged to be a stolen car to an island where the only way on or off is via ferry, then takes the police on a high speed chase. Check out this article in… Continue reading grand theft auto: ocracoke style
a new home for an old treasure?
A rare maritime forest may be key to preserving Beachcomber Museum. There’s a patch of land in Nags Head that’s about to be auctioned off. It is a small but remarkable property, although from the Bypass it doesn’t look like much; some scrub pine, sand and beach grass is all that is seen. Eight auction… Continue reading a new home for an old treasure?
lost colony find leaves colony lost
All that glitters is not gold The mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island remains shrouded in the clouds of time. A ring that archeologists believed was an important lead in the search the fate of the colonists has been shown to be an artifact from a later date. Andrew Lawler writing for Smithsonian Magazine tells… Continue reading lost colony find leaves colony lost
star light, star bright = obx night charm
“Star Light, Star Bright” brings stargazing to the Outer Banks. There is something magical about the Outer Banks night sky and “Star Light, Star Bright,” presented as part of the North Carolina Science Festival, will bring the Nags Head Woods sky alive. The forecast is calling for clear skies on the 21st so sign up now.… Continue reading star light, star bright = obx night charm
obx ospreys find new home with local help
A new home and happy ending for an osprey family! Beautiful, graceful symbols of the natural world that surrounds the Outer Banks, dozens of osprey nests line Outer Banks shorelines. Grace and Henry had been coming back to the same Colington nest for 20 years, but had worn out their welcome. Good will and creative… Continue reading obx ospreys find new home with local help
5 obx restaurants = are they the best?
More choices than ever, but which is the best? Choosing a favorite Outer Banks restaurant is sort of like picking a favorite flavor of chocolate–all of them are good, although they may have different attributes. Nonetheless, Lorraine Eaton, the staff epicure at The Virginian-Pilot, gives it her all as she chooses her five favorites. “Old-time Nags Headers… Continue reading 5 obx restaurants = are they the best?
80 years young for the lost colony
The lost colony celebrates 80 years! For 80 years The Lost Colony has been entertaining Outer Banks audiences with its thrilling story of England’s first attempt at colonizing the new world. As Neel Keller, writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, tells it, the play has maintained its excitement by always finding new ways to improve.… Continue reading 80 years young for the lost colony
lovie’s = beauty-full vibes in historic corolla
We love this beautiful piece by Beth Storie in Outer Banks This Week about our favorite place of beauty! Whether you are looking for a top notch salon experience or a full on wedding hair and makeup extravaganza, Lovie’s salon and spa is tucked away in a lovely old home in historic Corolla Village, and is filled to… Continue reading lovie’s = beauty-full vibes in historic corolla
documentary to honor edward greene!
Now retired, Edward Greene looks to documentary to tell the story of his life. If Edward Greene retired after selling the Christmas Shop and Island Gallery in Manteo, it’s not apparent. At 91, as Neel Keller’s Outer Banks Sentinel article makes clear, he is filled with energy, insight and memories that will create the perfect… Continue reading documentary to honor edward greene!