We all know they’re there, but we usually don’t think about how critical the job of lifesaving is on our OBX beaches until something bad happens. Then we are eternally grateful for those “kids” with binoculars manning the stands. In this beautifully crafted article for Our State by local Beth Storie, we learn something about the hard work, determination… Continue reading obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
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jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
It’s hard to miss Jockey’s Ridge, the giant sand dune in Nags Head. On any given day it’s abuzz with hangliders, kite flyers, photographers, sunset gazers and just regular folks. The long trek up is rewarded by one of the best views on (and of) the Outer Banks with the mighty ocean to the east and… Continue reading jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
beach access vs bird nesting update #998
We’ve all been following these beach closure stories on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands seemingly FOREVER. In this latest update on this ongoing battle, it appears that a compromise between nature and beachgoers may be in sight. Check out the deets in this great article by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. “A pair of amorous oystercatchers prevented beach… Continue reading beach access vs bird nesting update #998
currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
A one-of-a-kind family attraction will open its doors in Barco TODAY, May 8, thanks to a Currituck County woman’s passion for preserving the old and peculiar. Historical McHorney’s Odditorium is a departure from traditional Outer Banks amusements, inviting visitors to take a walk on the weird side. Beginning with a Civil War-era home belonging to… Continue reading currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
FREE! concert on the beach thursday
Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday
time to get your obx fish ON!
Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!
hidden outer banks? find it here.
Hidden Outer Banks is a fresh online magazine for discovering what’s best about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Featuring insider info from the best local sources, articles, photos, videos and links that all tell a story about these beautiful barrier islands. Hidden Outer Banks is a place to get turned on to the local… Continue reading hidden outer banks? find it here.
tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?
Will we soon be rubbing elbows with the awesome Tom Hanks? The probability is high because he, in partnership with HBO, just picked up the rights to a new book about the Wright Brothers. No timeframe has been set, but we’re guessing its going to be a bit, as this team already has two other projects… Continue reading tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?
here’s the 2015 possible hurricane lineup!
Hurricane predictions are rarely good news for the Outer Banks, but this year’s early Atlantic hurricane forecast released by Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science projects a below-average season! The guys over at Surfline shared the release and their expertise in this informative piece. “The Tropical Meteorology Project at CSUpredicts that the season will see below-average… Continue reading here’s the 2015 possible hurricane lineup!
did the lost colonists just head for hatteras?
New evidence found on Hatteras Island suggests that at least some of The Lost Colony may have just moved to Hatteras Island with their buddy Manteo! This great story by Ed Beckley for the Outer Banks Voice, shares the latest fascinating finds of the all-volunteer Croatoan Archeological Society on Hatteras Island. ‘“Overwhelming circumstantial evidence” shows that some… Continue reading did the lost colonists just head for hatteras?