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!
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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
a different grass among the seagrass
Is Cape Hatteras National Seashore going to pot? Daring or dumb, it’s tough to say, but a plan to grow marijuana among the natural grasses of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Ocracoke Island seems to have gone up in smoke. WAVY TV10 has the story. “Down by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, there’s reportedly more… Continue reading a different grass among the seagrass
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
CWHF: please don’t feed the wild horses!
Apples, carrots and human food pose a danger to Corolla herd. Human food is not good for the wild Spanish Mustangs of the Corolla wild horse herd. It can, and has, caused the death of more than one horse. The guardians of the herd, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, has begun a campaign to educate the public.… Continue reading CWHF: please don’t feed the wild horses!
an obx cen-tuna-ial = wicked tuna 100th episode
Wicked Tuna Outer Banks to premier July 1. After seven seasons Wicked Tuna hit 100 episodes and the competition is as fierce as ever as the Gloucester, Massachusetts boys square off against the local Outer Banks pros. A Cen-TUNA-ial Milestone! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S ‘MONSTAH’ HIT SERIES WICKED TUNA CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES 90-Minute Season Seven Finale, Premiering… Continue reading an obx cen-tuna-ial = wicked tuna 100th episode
rip currents | all you need to know in a video
Everyone can learn rip current safety. A rip current is the greatest danger confronting beach goers. Powerful, but short-lived streams of out flowing current, they can catch even the best swimmers by surprise. This video, posted by Coastal Review Online is filmed on the west coast, but is filled with great information about rip currents and… Continue reading rip currents | all you need to know in a video