No one seems completely sure what Tropical Storm Erika is going to do next. The latest reports seem to take it over Florida as a tropical storm, but even that is being debated. This article in the Outer Banks Voice by Rob Morris, takes a look a the possible scenarios. “Forecasters are hedging their bets… Continue reading will she? is erika headed to the obx?
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has the lost colony really been found?
For more than 425 years the fate of the Lost Colony has beguiled everyone who has studied it. New evidence suggests the Roanoke colonists fled west, and archeologists are closely examining a site in Bertie County. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Ed Beckley recounts the history of the search and where we are now.… Continue reading has the lost colony really been found?
a good year for ocracoke sea turtles
It may be part of the life cycle of the species or various other reasons, but it’s been a great year for sea turtles on the OBX, with more active sea turtle nests on Ocracoke this year than there has been in quite some time. This article from Ruth Fordon writing for the Ocracoke Observer has some great information about… Continue reading a good year for ocracoke sea turtles
last legal hurdle to bonner bridge falls!
Sighs of relief and much celebrating ensues on the OBX, and on Hatteras Island in particular, with the announcement that the Southern Environmental Law Center has dropped the final lawsuit halting construction of the Bonner Bridge. NCDOT can now move forward with replacing the aging structure, only 30 years past it’s expiration date. HOORAY! “Governor Pat… Continue reading last legal hurdle to bonner bridge falls!
all creatures great + small = hatteras island wildlife rehab
Turtles and possums and ospreys, oh my! Lou Browning has taken many career paths, his latest hobby-turned-full-time job is rehabbing injured and sick birds and other animals. The stories told at his Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation center are equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, as Lou brings his skills to bear on the orphaned and wounded wildlife of the OBX. The difficulties and… Continue reading all creatures great + small = hatteras island wildlife rehab
obx towns look to keep beaches clean
As Outer Banks towns move to keep their beaches free from tents, beach chairs and debris left on the beach at night, there is a wee bit of confusion about the rules. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker takes a look at how Nags Head is enforcing their new ordinance that prohibits leaving equipment on the… Continue reading obx towns look to keep beaches clean
journey @ the lost colony? don’t stop believin’
Well, not actually Journey, but nationally recognized Journey tribute band Resurrection—A Journey Tribute, will be rocking out under the stars on Sunday, August 2nd. If you haven’t caught a concert at Waterside Theatre, home of the legendary Lost Colony yet, you are missing out! Great views of the stage from every seat, with the sunset and… Continue reading journey @ the lost colony? don’t stop believin’
let’s go fly a kite!
The 37th Annual Wright Kite Festival is getting off the ground this weekend at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills! Kitty Hawk Kites invites visitors and locals alike to come fly a kite on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm! “Take flight where flight first began with Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright… Continue reading let’s go fly a kite!
waterside live takes off with starship
The second show in the Live at the Waterside concert series was truly out of this world. Jefferson Starship rocked Waterside Theatre, best known as the home of The Lost Colony, the nation’s premier and longest-running outdoor symphonic drama. Writer Kip Tabb was there, and shares his enthusiasm for the show in his review on the North… Continue reading waterside live takes off with starship
take a road trip to hatteras island
Looking for an Outer Banks adventure that’s fun for the family and won’t cost an arm and a leg? Take an idea or two from Jean Stancill’s great piece in the News & Observer and hit the road to Hatteras Island for a day trip! Explore some history, try kiteboarding, climb a lighthouse or two and… Continue reading take a road trip to hatteras island