Towering over the Wright Brothers Memorial, the 158′ monument to the Orville and Wilbur’s achievement has been closed to the public for over 20 years. Jeff Hampton, writing for The Virginian-Pilot, explains that the doors to the base of the monument will be open weekly this summer so the curious can look inside and get the skinny… Continue reading nps to open wright monument this summer
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wright brothers original patent found
Some good old fashioned sleuthing, hard work and maybe a little bit of luck led archivists to the original patent application from Wilbur and Orville Wright for their “Flying Machine.” Michael E. Ruane writing for the Washington Post tells the remarkable story. “The beat-up manila envelope sat on a table in the National Archives office… Continue reading wright brothers original patent found
homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
Deserted for 45 years, Portsmouth Island just south of Ocracoke is remembered by the families of the last residents. Decedents gather twice a year to recall life in the village in the beautifully preserved building the National Park Service maintains, and if you’ve never been to Portsmouth, it’s an ideal time to go. Homecoming will… Continue reading homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
nags head woods to get a facelift!
One of the best kept secrets of the OBX is Nags Head Woods. Part of the Nature Conservancy, the 1100 acre nature preserve features twisting paths with surprising elevation gains, deep ravines and hidden graveyards. It’s facilities have always been very limited, though, but that is about to change as Cate Kozak reports for the Outer… Continue reading nags head woods to get a facelift!
US news & world report: obx #1 for families
The Outer Banks is ranked #1 again–this time as the #1 location for family vacations according to US News & World Report. The reporters and editors certainly got the ranking right, but they got a few things wrong in the article (like the Wright Brothers took their famous first flight at Kitty Hawk but it’s really… Continue reading US news & world report: obx #1 for families
OBX wins fight against offshore drilling!
In a surprise announcement, the US Department of the Interior withdrew plans to allow drilling for oil and gas off the southeastern US coast. For Outer Banks residents opposed to drilling, the announcement was welcome news–the most likely east coast location for oil and gas is 30 miles east of Salvo. This article from the… Continue reading OBX wins fight against offshore drilling!
moms vs bonner bridge = moms WIN!
Really need to get something done? Leave it up to some OBX moms. Beth Midgett and Natalie Kavanagh of the Hatteras Island group Bridge Moms were at the center of getting a replacement span for the Bonner Bridge. When politicians or officials wavered, the Moms were there to push the need for a safe replacement for the bridge.… Continue reading moms vs bonner bridge = moms WIN!
land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?
Currituck County will get 719 acres in Carova and US Fish & Wildlife will get 383 acres on Knotts Island as the county and federal government trade land. According to Dee Langston writing for the Outer Banks Voice, the deal will add a much needed swath of land to Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge and… Continue reading land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?
seals make obx winter home
Human tourists aren’t the only visitors to the Outer Banks in the winter. Lured by the abundance of fish and for them mild weather, migrating seals are now a regular part of the local winter scene according to Jack Horan of the Raleigh News & Observer. “The newest visitors to the Outer Banks like to swim… Continue reading seals make obx winter home
winter wonderland obx
Snow transforms the Outer Banks into a winter wonderland. It is a rare phenomena—one to be treasured. We’ll have a couple of days to enjoy this. According to every weather forecast we’ve found if the thermometer struggles to the freezing mark before Monday it will be shocking. On the oceanfront the snow is already giving… Continue reading winter wonderland obx