Surfers are grabbing gear and waxing boards anticipating some great surf action as Hurricane Cristobal passes between the Outer Banks and Bermuda Wednesday and Thursday. Forecasts are calling for the best conditions to occur tomorrow evening into Thursday morning, with winds moderating from the stiff onshore winds we’ve been experiencing to a 4-8mph offshore breeze. Coupled… Continue reading will hurricane cristobal make surfers happy on the obx?
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surfing for autism = the best of the obx
It was a great Saturday on the beach for the 5th Annual Surfing for Autism. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb looks at this event and beyond, examining what this kind of support says about the community in which we live. The mission of Surfing for Autism is to offer individuals and families impacted by… Continue reading surfing for autism = the best of the obx
town newsletter outlines southern shores road improvements
Capital improvement plans for Southern Shores streets have been a lightening rod for controversy and citizen anger. Citing a lack of transparency and a failure to notify residents in a timely manner about impending changes to roads, ad hoc citizens groups have been forming to oppose the town’s plans. This August newsletter from the Town… Continue reading town newsletter outlines southern shores road improvements
turtle nests + technology = more open beaches?
Eric Kaplan, founder of the Hatteras Island Ocean Center (the newest environmental center on the Outer Banks), knew turtle nesting behavior had a significant impact on beach driving. As Jeff Hampton reports for the Virginian Pilot, the solution for learning about what’s really happening in the nest may as simple as common household items and an innovative… Continue reading turtle nests + technology = more open beaches?
second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday
“Wicked Tuna: North vs. South,” premiered on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT and continues on Aug. 24 and Aug 31. The new series will air internationally on National Geographic Channel in 170 countries and 45 languages beginning this fall. Pitting the crews of the Gloucester, MA fleet against the best of the Wanchese… Continue reading second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday
surfin’ spoon: tasty yogurt + great atmosphere
We came across this Resort Realty blog about Surfin’ Spoon and we just thought they did a great job of describing one of our favorite places to take the kids for a treat. Of course as adults, we only sample the frozen yogurt, fruit toppings, syrup and whipped cream because we don’t want our kids eating alone.… Continue reading surfin’ spoon: tasty yogurt + great atmosphere
rodanthe s curve nourishment project 1/3 done
The S curves, just north of Rodanthe on Pea Island are one of the most vulnerable stretches of NC12 as it skirts the Outer Banks shoreline. As Irene Nolan writes in the Island Free Press, the beach nourishment project that engineers hope will add a few years of life to the highway, is well underway. “The… Continue reading rodanthe s curve nourishment project 1/3 done
cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition
Cahoon’s Market in Nags Head is an Outer Banks mainstay, a family run business located next to Jennette’s Pier that has survived the onslaught of the big name supermarkets. As Russ Lay’s article in the Outer Banks Voice tells it, a step through the doors is a step back in time and a great example… Continue reading cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition
a toast to obx brewmasters
Writing for VisitSouth.com, Amy Brayfield put together this brief guide to Outer Banks brewpubs and wineries. It’s short and to the point, but you’ll want to spend a little more time sampling the local fair. One great local brewmaster was overlooked, Paul Charron of the Full Moon Cafe and Brewery in Manteo. A Hidden Outer Banks tip: the food… Continue reading a toast to obx brewmasters
there’s a better way to start your obx vacation
As this writer from the the Carroll County Times discovered, summertime traffic on the Outer Banks can bumper to bumper on the weekends. After trying a couple of strategies, this family discovered a way to skip the traffic jam by planning ahead: book a fun activity online, get to the Outer Banks early in the morning, and then enjoy… Continue reading there’s a better way to start your obx vacation