Category: local

lighthouses of the obx 101

The first lighthouse on the Outer Banks was built in the 1790s, and even in the 21st century they are still aids to navigation that help ships safely past the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” This article from the Carolina Designs website gives a quick overview of their history and some great information about when and… Continue reading lighthouses of the obx 101

discovering balboa dance in corolla

Beyond where the paved road ends in Corolla, a unique dancing experience, the Balboa Experiment, is taking place. Merging a wide variety of different styles, the workshops attract a truly international clientele. This story from WRAL in Raleigh gives a great description of what it’s all about. “In a luxury retreat along North Carolina’s Outer… Continue reading discovering balboa dance in corolla

see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!

Now that the Outer Banks weather is finally improving, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the scenery.  It would be hard to find a prettier place to enjoy the outdoors than Roanoke Island and Manteo. Nancy Proctor at Outer Banks CommonGood does a great job of outlining what to expect on a special tour… Continue reading see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!

events for everyone at wright brothers national memorial

Launch your vacation by attending a ranger program at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills! Listen to the story of the Wright Brothers while viewing a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer, test yourself to see if you are faster than an airplane, or discover the exact spot the Wright brothers took off… Continue reading events for everyone at wright brothers national memorial

meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist

  Meg Rubino is one of the most talented artists on the Outer Banks. Her paintings of the small everyday things of local life are filled with color and joy. Calling attention to her work, this article from OBXsurfinfo.com includes a wonderful gallery of her work.   “Meg Rubino lives in Kitty Hawk with her… Continue reading meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist

theatre of dare wraps up 23rd season

The Theatre of Dare is community theatre at its best. Productions include preteens, high school students and seasoned actors–and somehow it all works, and works well. Rob Morris writing in the Outer Banks Voice calls attention to the last production of the theatre groups 23rd year. “The Theatre of Dare will close its 23rd season… Continue reading theatre of dare wraps up 23rd season

exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier

Extending 1000 feet  into the Atlantic Ocean,  Jennette’s Pier is the perfect place to learn about the history and environment of the Outer Banks. With their new interactive displays, history comes alive at the touch of a screen that provides the latest data on the USS Monitor, a Civil War era ironclad resting on the seabed… Continue reading exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier

first flight foundation brings wright glider to raleigh

The Wright brothers are world renowned for taking to the air and proving powered flight was possible and practical. But their December 17, 1903 flight would never have happened without the gliders they constructed to prove their theories. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Michelle Wagner penned this great piece about replacing the Wright Brother’s glider at… Continue reading first flight foundation brings wright glider to raleigh

capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing

The charter boat fleet is a big part of the Outer Banks experience and if there is a first family of the fleet, Captain Ernie Foster would be its elder statesman. In his article for Our State Magazine about Captain Foster, Michael Graff explores the history of charter fishing in North Carolina, examines its future and asks… Continue reading capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing