Outer Bankers are heaving a collective sigh of relief. Finally leaving the Bahamas, Hurricane Joaquin is still a major storm but all indications are it’s headed to open water and away from the OBX. We found this blog posted last night on Joe Lamb, Jr.’s site. There’s a good explanation about why Joaquin has been so hard… Continue reading whew! joaquin is goin’ walkin’
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joaquin path still uncertain
Hurricane Joaquin is confounding meteorologists from the US, Canada and Europe. The latest forecast nudges the storm a little farther out to sea, but that’s just one of many predictions. Rob Morris, writing for the Outer Banks Voice does a great job of telling why this forecast is so difficult. “A wide spread in computer… Continue reading joaquin path still uncertain
are you ready? mustang music rides again!
Fall is our favorite time of year on the Outer Banks, and the Mustang Music Festival has become one of the reasons why. Friday and Saturday, October 9th and 10th will find the sleepy village of Corolla bursting with awesome live music. In just five years, the MMF has grown into two solid days of… Continue reading are you ready? mustang music rides again!
will beach road repairs hold on obx?
As the Atlantic Ocean rages, the fragile repair of the beach road just north of the Black Pelican in Kitty Hawk seems close to failure. Following a late season nor’easter last spring, approximately 150 yards of the road were undermined by the sea and had collapsed. To repair the damage, NCDOT pounded a steel retaining… Continue reading will beach road repairs hold on obx?
thumbs up from NPS on bonner bridge replacement
The reality of a replacement for the aging Bonner Bridge becomes more certain every day. As reported in the Outer Banks Voice, the National Park Service signing off on the a Record of Decision for the new bridge, may not seem significant, but it is an important step nonetheless. “Another small step in the long… Continue reading thumbs up from NPS on bonner bridge replacement
too many bedrooms = no easy solution
Mini-hotel, beach box, mansion–there are a lot of names thrown at the supposedly single family homes with 20+ bedrooms being built on the Outer Banks, the latest of which is a more than 13,000 square foot home in Kill Devil Hills. There’s a lot of local opposition, but Michelle Wagner’s piece on the Outer Banks… Continue reading too many bedrooms = no easy solution
sharks didn’t scare off obx visitors
Summer challenges on the Outer Banks included shark attacks and July 4th falling on a Saturday–but early indications are that it may have been the best yet. Writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, Neel Keller reports on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lee Nettles remarks about the summer of 2015. “Even with all the… Continue reading sharks didn’t scare off obx visitors
high speed ferry is ocracoke’s future
It looks like there’s a high-speed ferry in Ocracoke’s future. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian-Pilot takes a look at how long lines, falling passenger use and a shoaling inlet have combined to move NCDOT to create a new passenger only route between Ocracoke and Hatteras Village. “Fifteen dollars will eventually buy you a round trip… Continue reading high speed ferry is ocracoke’s future
lifeguard stand takes a sea cruise
The Atlantic Ocean brings the world to our Outer Banks feet, and this summer has brought no shortage of interesting visitors. As proof we offer this Rehoboth Beach lifeguard stand that washed up on the sands of Salvo yesterday. Thanks to a blog Rich King wrote for Delaware Surf Fishing we can now trace ocean… Continue reading lifeguard stand takes a sea cruise
wrv obx pro highlights pro surf
Conditions may not have been perfect for the WRV Outer Banks Pro Surf competition at Jennette’s Pier, but surfers put on a great show. Competition was tight up to the last round, as the World Surf League reports in their wrap up. “In a thrilling showcase of last-minute heat wins and excellent scores, Asher Nolan (USA)… Continue reading wrv obx pro highlights pro surf