This year’s event to be held at Duck Woods Country Club. The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA) is thrilled to announce the return of its laid-back wedding expo, the OBX Wedding Fest, this summer! The OBX Wedding Fest provides engaged couples access to vendors representing all types of services to help them complete their wedding planning. On Sunday,… Continue reading obx wedding fest is august 26th!
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baby sea turtles wriggle to freedom
NPS excavates sea turtle nest on Ocracoke. With a chance to save baby sea turtles and educate the public, the National Park Service invited Ocracoke beach goers to check out how they inventory sea turtle nests after a boil. Connie Leinbach does a great job of telling the story for the Ocracoke Observer. “A chorus… Continue reading baby sea turtles wriggle to freedom
obx = best bang for your vacation buck
Outer Banks charm on a budget. No need to break the bank to experience the Outer Banks. Check out this article from Jon Coen writing for Adventure Sports Network and get the inside scoop on experiencing the OBX on the cheap. The Outer Banks boasts miles and miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, little seaside villages… Continue reading obx = best bang for your vacation buck
ocracoke tram begins in late august!
Tram service from Silver Lake to begin soon. From the outset of the Ocracoke/Hatteras passenger ferry concept, a village tram was envisioned that would move the car-less visitors around the village. Although the passenger ferry itself has been delayed until fall, the trams will begin service in just a few weeks! The Ocracoke Observer has… Continue reading ocracoke tram begins in late august!
obx drying out after 20″ of rain!
Sunny days on tap for Outer Banks at last. The ground is saturated, a few roads are flooded, but after 10 days of showers and downpours, the local forecast is calling for sunny skies for the next few days. Rob Morris, writing for the Outer Banks Voice covers the impact up to 20″ of rain… Continue reading obx drying out after 20″ of rain!
do cthuhlu live in outer banks waters?
Baby Cthulhu caught off OBX pier. Deep in the waters of the Outer Banks, H.P. Lovecraft’s greatest fear yet lives. Proof positive came to the surface when Stevie Williams vacationing from Ohio hooked a baby Cthuhlu while pier fishing on the OBX. The OBX Report (The OBX’s most trusted source for real fake news) has the… Continue reading do cthuhlu live in outer banks waters?
saving icons of the outer banks
Saving the past for the future. The Tarheel and SeeSea Motels were sold and everyone thought they would go the way of wrecking ball as all the other mom and pop motels did. But local investors stepped in and saved the day! We love this great piece by Russ Lay, writing for the Outer Banks… Continue reading saving icons of the outer banks
hot tunes at midsummer meltdown!
Reggae and rock highlight a great night of music. It was the first Mustang Midsummer Meltdown up in Corolla. Mike Dianna, founder of Mustang Music Festival and creator of Bearded Face Productions has been responsible for some of the hottest acts visiting the OBX this summer, and this was more good stuff! Some great music… Continue reading hot tunes at midsummer meltdown!
one mile UNDER the sea off the obx
A glimpse into an unseen seascape just 20 miles offshore! Bringing a never before seen world to light, NOAA has gone one mile deep off the Outer Banks coast to capture a fascinating world of extraordinary beauty. Laura Leslie covers the story for WRAL, Raleigh. “A deep-sea research expedition is letting scientists see the ocean… Continue reading one mile UNDER the sea off the obx
obx lizard land opens in currituck
Lizard lovers, rejoice! OBX Lizard Land is here for you. With two dozen lizards on display from the four corners of the globe, OBX Lizard Land in Currituck offers a fun and educational experience for residents and visitors. Will West writing for The Daily Advance has the story. ***UPDATE*** OBX Lizard Land is now open from… Continue reading obx lizard land opens in currituck