There was a time when the ocean rolled across Outer Banks beaches merging with the sounds during storms. As John Tucker, writing for Our State Magazine, explains, the sand dunes of the Outer Banks have a history all their own. “In the 16th century, when explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano anchored on what was likely Hatteras… Continue reading a short history of obx sand dunes
Category: local
master your obx beach scene this summer!
You’ve seen them out there. The family with the most rockin’ OBX beach gear set up you’ve ever seen: awesome tent, tunes, chairs, and games. But just thinking about the energy required to hump all that equipment to and from the beach is making you sweaty! You wish that somehow that awesome set up could… Continue reading master your obx beach scene this summer!
making the past come alive on ocracoke
The village of Ocracoke was one of the first towns settled on the Outer Banks; yet without preservation its long and colorful history is in danger of being lost. Writing for the Ocracoke Current, Annelise Straw tells the story of artist and now historian, Karen Rhodes, as she works to preserve the past. “As Dr. Martin… Continue reading making the past come alive on ocracoke
obx trails lead to soundside beauty
Protected from the harsh winds of the sea, the western shoreline of the Outer Banks boasts surprisingly diverse world waiting to be explored on foot. Check out Allie Mayo’s article on Outer Banks trails in this blog by Allie Mayo from Twiddy & Company. “The Outer Banks is home to an array of activities that… Continue reading obx trails lead to soundside beauty
you can help save the salvo cemetery!
As storms and the rising waters of the Pamlico Sound batter the shoreline, the historic Midgett Cemetery at the Salvo Day Use site is in danger of being lost, but you can help save this piece of Hatteras history. Joy Crist, writing for the Island Free Press weaves a tale of despair and hope. … Continue reading you can help save the salvo cemetery!
manteo = the coolest place to be
If Norman Rockwell was going to paint a small town, he would pick Manteo. Picturesque and friendly, it’s no wonder that it was chosen by Only in Our State as one of the “Ten Coolest Small Towns in NC. “North Carolina has SO many small towns, it can sometimes feel impossible to keep track of… Continue reading manteo = the coolest place to be
red mailbox of hope is spreading joy to PA
In the summer of 2014 when Sue Goodrich placed her Little Red Mailbox of Hope at the Glennmere Beach Access in Kill Devil Hills, her wish was that the idea would travel to other places. It seems her wish has come true as Johnstown, Pennsylvania gets ready to install their version of her notion. This… Continue reading red mailbox of hope is spreading joy to PA
nps to open wright monument this summer
Towering over the Wright Brothers Memorial, the 158′ monument to the Orville and Wilbur’s achievement has been closed to the public for over 20 years. Jeff Hampton, writing for The Virginian-Pilot, explains that the doors to the base of the monument will be open weekly this summer so the curious can look inside and get the skinny… Continue reading nps to open wright monument this summer
homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
Deserted for 45 years, Portsmouth Island just south of Ocracoke is remembered by the families of the last residents. Decedents gather twice a year to recall life in the village in the beautifully preserved building the National Park Service maintains, and if you’ve never been to Portsmouth, it’s an ideal time to go. Homecoming will… Continue reading homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
nags head woods to get a facelift!
One of the best kept secrets of the OBX is Nags Head Woods. Part of the Nature Conservancy, the 1100 acre nature preserve features twisting paths with surprising elevation gains, deep ravines and hidden graveyards. It’s facilities have always been very limited, though, but that is about to change as Cate Kozak reports for the Outer… Continue reading nags head woods to get a facelift!