Living on the Outer Banks has always had its challenges, especially back in the day, and Bankers tend to be opportunists as a result. For over 300 years, a ship ashore was a ship to be salvaged, in short order. Hatteras Island native and historian Danny Couch tells a delightful tale of the history of this tradition… Continue reading day of the doritos: an obx wreck busting tale
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waterspouts 101
Beautiful to some, certainly dangerous and generally misunderstood, waterspouts are fairly common on the Outer Banks. We love this great piece by journalist D. Creeksong for the Ocracoke Observer, that shares one visitor’s encounter with some wiley waterspouts. It’s full of great info and reminds us just how little is known about these open water phenomenon. “Visiting photographer Summer Brown… Continue reading waterspouts 101
tales from the graveyard of the atlantic
The seas off the coast of the Outer Banks are among the most treacherous in the world, fully justifying the title “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” In this blog from Carolina Designs, Kip Tabb tells the tale of two tragedies–tragedies that ultimately led to the creation of the United States Coast Guard. “The winter of 1877-1878… Continue reading tales from the graveyard of the atlantic
will the lost colony be an american horror story?
The mystery of The Lost Colony is a familiar one in these parts, and is probably seared into the collective conscience of everyone who has lived on or visited the Outer Banks. Entertainment news outlet TMZ hints the fate of OBX’s most famous residents may be explored this coming season when FX Channel’s American Horror Story asks, “Where… Continue reading will the lost colony be an american horror story?
national geographic comes to ocracoke
When photographers from National Geographic Magazine came to Ocracoke, residents and visitors had a chance to learn from the best. Check out the full story from the Ocracoke Current’s Crystal Canterbury. “Amateur and professional photographers alike joined in an exciting series of events which took place on Ocracoke this week. A team of photojournalists from… Continue reading national geographic comes to ocracoke
obx piers = culture + community
Fishing piers of the Outer Banks line the shores of the Atlantic, and are part of the lore, legacy and magic of a trip to the sea. Writing for My Outer Banks Home magazine, Michelle Wagner celebrates these icons of local OBX life. “Stepping out onto the pier, I feel the worn and weathered planks beneath… Continue reading obx piers = culture + community
obx seafood restaurants dominate BEST OF list
This article confirms what everyone knows who lives or visits the Outer Banks; the best seafood around is served in our local restaurants. FOUR out of the ten top North Carolina restaurants for seafood are on the Outer Banks, according to Only in Your State. And there is no argument at all about their top choice of… Continue reading obx seafood restaurants dominate BEST OF list
michael jackson tribute live at the waterside 8/7!
There may never again be a talent as dynamic and wide-ranging as Michael Jackson. His songs have become part of our everyday life, his dance moves legendary and the videos he created miniature movies that are as fresh and explosive today as the first time they were viewed! Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson… Continue reading michael jackson tribute live at the waterside 8/7!
why are obx waves smaller in summer?
Those little knee-high rollers that pass for ocean waves in the summer? They’re perfect for families, and are part of a natural cycle according to Dr. Jeff Hanson, who does the surf forecasting for OBXSURFINFO.com. Hanson has studied waves his entire adult life, retiring after a full career at the Field Research Facility at Duck (the Duck… Continue reading why are obx waves smaller in summer?
ocracoke ferry to remain toll free!
A hard-fought battle to keep the Hatteras/Ocracoke Ferry free appears to have been won as the North Carolina budget comes to a final vote. According to some excellent reporting from Connie Leinbach in the Ocracoke Observer, local representative Paul Tine was key to keeping the ferry, the only way on and off Ocracoke, free. “With the N.C.… Continue reading ocracoke ferry to remain toll free!