Safety and environmental concerns are prompting Outer Banks municipalities to prohibit tents from being left on the beach overnight. We love this article by Michelle Wagner, writing for the Outer Banks Voice, about the Town of Nags Head, the latest to to pass an ordinance about this problem. Other towns/areas who have already made the leap are Southern… Continue reading leave only footprints campaign gains momentum in obx
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Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament Celebrates 32 OBX Yrs
A great feel good story about how compassionate the Outer Banks community is, this release from the folks at the Lions Club gets the Outer Banks ready for the annual Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Fishing Tournament October 20-22. the VIP Tournament is the largest in the world. They’re coming; they’re coming! Make them feel welcome! 32nd Annual… Continue reading Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament Celebrates 32 OBX Yrs
nh elementary pumpkin fair is october 4th!
The Nags Head Elementary School’s Great Pumpkin Fair is always a blast! It is an Outer Banks community event at its absolute best–all for a good cause–supporting our children’s education. Mark your calendars for October 4 and don’t miss this one. Nags Head Elementary School’s GREAT PUMPKIN FAIR Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 10 a.m.… Continue reading nh elementary pumpkin fair is october 4th!
it’s artrageous! this saturday
The Dare County Arts Council’s 25th Annual Artrageous celebration of the arts is coming up this Saturday. The weather appears to be cooperating, there are some really fun things for the whole family to enjoy, and this will be a great day for everyone to come out and celebrate the arts in Dare County. Not mentioned in this–but… Continue reading it’s artrageous! this saturday
hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history
Hatteras Village is one of the oldest settled towns of the Outer Banks. Throughout its history, Hatteras watermen have turned to the sea and sound for sustenance and a livelihood and the annual Day at the Docks is an amazing celebration of that culture. The weather didn’t cooperate this year, but as Irene Nolan over at the… Continue reading hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history
jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!
Fifty states and 50 natural wonders and CNN chose Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head to represent North Carolina. We agree, the Outer Banks’ massive sand dune system is a special place. If you haven’t make the hike to the top of this glorious dune, you are truly missing out! “The dunes of Jockey’s Ridge change… Continue reading jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!
obx fall fishing = great conditions + lots of fish
The first day of autumn is just around the corner (September 23) and the with change of seasons the temperatures are beginning to fall and the fishing action is picking up. We came across this fall fishing report from Rob Aldeman writing for the Island Free Press, and we thought it was a great description… Continue reading obx fall fishing = great conditions + lots of fish
lost colony’s psychopath returns to obx
Prepare to be afraid . . . to be very, very afraid . . . Once again The Lost Colony’s PsychoPath is taking shape. Many will venture in . . . some will return . . .and they are offering a special sneak preview on September 26 & 27! Special ‘Sneak Preview’ Weekend Announced For PsychoPath 2014 The… Continue reading lost colony’s psychopath returns to obx
obx milestones = 50 years of beach driving
Wow! Fifty years for the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association–and they are still as active and involved as they were when the organization was founded. That’s just one of the milestones we discovered as we read this piece from “My Outer Banks Home.” “If you’ve received helpful advice about access to surf fishing or four-wheel… Continue reading obx milestones = 50 years of beach driving
bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step
Five weeks after a Federal Appeals Court ruling that was a clear victory for all sides in the quest to replace the aging Bonner Bridge that spans Oregon Inlet, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and NCDOT announced they are in negotiations to resolve the matter. The Bonner Bridge is now 20 years past its… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step