It’s Memorial Day weekend and the burning question every shore line community asks is, “How will Dr. Beach rate our beach?” (This year, Cape Hatteras rated six in the top ten!) As Matt Walker of Milepost Magazine discovers in this full length interview, Dr. Beach is not the sum total of mystic algorithms, rather he is a… Continue reading who the heck is dr. beach?
Category: local
the purple martins of the outer banks
The largest member of the swallow family, Purple Martins are completely dependent on manmade structures to survive east of the Mississippi. The old Manns Harbor Bridge is a natural roost for the birds and they come and go by the hundreds of thousands in the morning and evening. Writing for Outer Banks Common Good, Nancy… Continue reading the purple martins of the outer banks
painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler
Whimsical, colorful and done with a unique flair, the artwork of Outer Banks native, Chris Wheeler is becoming part of the Outer Banks scene. This profile from OBXsurfinfo.com gives a good overview of what all the excitement is about. “Chris Wheeler is 27 years young. Born and raised on the OBX, he’s been drawing since… Continue reading painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler
movies on the sound = great entertainment + great setting!
Returning for a third year, the Outer Banks Children at Play Museum is bringing back their popular “Movies on the Sound”. Showing every Friday evening from June through August, the series features great family movies for kids and their parents to enjoy under the stars. Movies include classic and modern hits–Mary Poppins, Monsters University, Harry Potter, Frozen and the… Continue reading movies on the sound = great entertainment + great setting!
westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)
The good news is the westbound–outbound–span of the Wright Memorial Bridge has re-opened after an eight month resurfacing project. However, as Kip Tabb reports for the North Beach Sun, the project has not been completed, although the bridge is ready for use. “Scheduled for a May 15 reopening, the westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge opened for… Continue reading westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)
12 things obx locals will understand
Brand new website The Outer Banks Insider has a fun way of viewing life here on our sandbar. This post from editor Lori Aitkenhead made us laugh out loud, and we weren’t alone- the post went viral on Facebook its first day. We can’t wait to see more from these folks! “The quirks of 24/7 life on a sandbar.… Continue reading 12 things obx locals will understand
boom! july 4th fireworks return to kdh
A long-time tradition is retuning to the Outer Banks with fireworks at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills this July 4th. Michelle Wagner of the Outer Banks Voice gives the full scoop on what’s happening. “The boom and illumination of fireworks on the northern beaches won’t just be coming from Nags Head and Manteo this… Continue reading boom! july 4th fireworks return to kdh
british wwII sacrifice recalled on ocracoke island
The Battle of the Atlantic was a very real part of Outer Banks life in 1942 with over 70 ships sunk by German U-Boats over the course of the year. The bravery of our Canadian and British allies are still remembered. Cemeteries on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island have been ceded in perpetuity to the British government so… Continue reading british wwII sacrifice recalled on ocracoke island
governor mccrory visits the outer banks
Thursday’s visit to the Outer Banks by Governor Pat McCrory highlighted the impact tourism–especially Dare County tourism–is having on state revenues. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker covers the full range of issues that were addressed in the Governor’s visit, including moving forward with a replacement span for the Bonner Bridge and the… Continue reading governor mccrory visits the outer banks
mustang spring jam is sunday, may 18th!
The 3rd Annual Mustang Spring Jam is coming up this weekend and this blog from Brindley Beach Vacations does a great job of describing what the excitement is all about. “One of the best things about living on the Outer Banks is how great the entertainment scene is—and it’s not just late night at various bars… Continue reading mustang spring jam is sunday, may 18th!