Digging holes in the sand is a popular past time on the beach, and can be great fun for kids of all ages. But common sense needs to come into play when folks are digging: be careful not to dig too deep and be sure to fill in the hole or holes before you leave… Continue reading the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
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obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
We all know they’re there, but we usually don’t think about how critical the job of lifesaving is on our OBX beaches until something bad happens. Then we are eternally grateful for those “kids” with binoculars manning the stands. In this beautifully crafted article for Our State by local Beth Storie, we learn something about the hard work, determination… Continue reading obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
It’s hard to miss Jockey’s Ridge, the giant sand dune in Nags Head. On any given day it’s abuzz with hangliders, kite flyers, photographers, sunset gazers and just regular folks. The long trek up is rewarded by one of the best views on (and of) the Outer Banks with the mighty ocean to the east and… Continue reading jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
on the obx? get outside this weekend!
Temps are heating up on the Outer Banks, and so are the weekend events! The weather is looking beautiful for two of our favorite spring events, the Mustang Spring Jam in Corolla and Kitty Hawk Kite’s 42nd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular in Nags Head at Jockey’s Ridge, so whichever end of the OBX you are on… Continue reading on the obx? get outside this weekend!
beach access vs bird nesting update #998
We’ve all been following these beach closure stories on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands seemingly FOREVER. In this latest update on this ongoing battle, it appears that a compromise between nature and beachgoers may be in sight. Check out the deets in this great article by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. “A pair of amorous oystercatchers prevented beach… Continue reading beach access vs bird nesting update #998
currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
A one-of-a-kind family attraction will open its doors in Barco TODAY, May 8, thanks to a Currituck County woman’s passion for preserving the old and peculiar. Historical McHorney’s Odditorium is a departure from traditional Outer Banks amusements, inviting visitors to take a walk on the weird side. Beginning with a Civil War-era home belonging to… Continue reading currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
FREE! concert on the beach thursday
Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday
time to get your obx fish ON!
Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!
hidden outer banks? find it here.
Hidden Outer Banks is a fresh online magazine for discovering what’s best about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Featuring insider info from the best local sources, articles, photos, videos and links that all tell a story about these beautiful barrier islands. Hidden Outer Banks is a place to get turned on to the local… Continue reading hidden outer banks? find it here.
obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches
The coolest thing about this list of best US beaches from US News Travel is not just that the Outer Banks is on it, but that you can vote now to help move the OBX up on next years list! GO OBX! “We’ve narrowed down the field of the diverse and abundant beaches in the United States… Continue reading obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches