It will be a wild weekend when Heywood Banks brings his unique and off-beat brand of stand-up comedy to the Lost Colony‘s annual fundraiser on April 25th, and his public performance on the 26th . This press release from the Lost Colony gives a hint about what Banks is all about, but to truly appreciate… Continue reading comedian heywood banks performs for lost colony
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epic crash video = epic fun!
Professional kiteboarder Dimitri Maramenides publishes some of the best kiteboarding footage we’ve ever seen. Owner of EPIC Kites, Dimitri is seemingly unafraid of anything and has a habit of hitting the water with a GoPro camera strapped to himself, his kite or board. The result is often breathtaking and gasp-inducing, and affords a view of the… Continue reading epic crash video = epic fun!
simple steps help preserve outer banks beaches
Sometimes the solutions to our more difficult problems come as a gift. In this article from Lindsey Dianna of the North Beach Sun, the gift is some Christmas trees, some plugs of beach grass and a simple way to preserve the dune line that protects the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk. “Donny King, owner of Ocean… Continue reading simple steps help preserve outer banks beaches
new flood zone maps good news for the OBX
For decades the Outer Banks was viewed as ground zero for catastrophic flood risk, but new mapping technology and research tell a very different story. This article from WUNC’s Eric Mennel does a great job of explaining what is happening and why. “There is a significant number of properties coming out of the flood zone… Continue reading new flood zone maps good news for the OBX
obx golf courses hit a hole in one in nc
Adding to the allure of the Outer Banks, the area’s golf courses have always been considered by anyone who plays them to be outstanding. This article from Matin Ames and Brad King writing for World Golf News confirms that. “The famed Outer Banks of North Carolina further cements its reputation as a bourgeoning golf destination with… Continue reading obx golf courses hit a hole in one in nc
jars of clay @ the lost colony’s waterside theatre!
Sunday was a day of rest at The Lost Colony’s Waterside Theatre, but this certainly won’t be the case when The Waterside Concert Series begins this summer. Taking advantage of Sunday as a day off for Lost Colony actors, the venerable outdoor theatre company has created the The Waterside Concert Series with five shows scheduled through… Continue reading jars of clay @ the lost colony’s waterside theatre!
small bridge brings big response in manteo
Wahsington Creef Park is a small waterfront park in Manteo. When a small footbridge was removed to create a better boat launch site public reaction was quick and vocal. Russ Lay, writing in the Outer Banks Voice, does a good job of outlining the issues involved. “A small bridge provoked a big response from the… Continue reading small bridge brings big response in manteo
womanless beauty pageant = red hot success
The Outer Banks’ Womanless Beauty Pageant is an amazing night of fun, laughter and giving. This article from the North Beach Sun seems to capture some of what it’s like to be at the social event of the spring on the Outer Banks. “If there is such a thing as a springtime social on the… Continue reading womanless beauty pageant = red hot success
red dawn designs at blue moon beach grill
Dawn Gray Moraga is making a well-deserved name for herself as one of the most talented artists on the Outer Banks and her art can be seen at Blue Moon Beach Grill in Nags Head. Great food and great art–a winning combination. “Blue Moon Beach Grill is proud to present our first Artist Exclusive, Mrs.… Continue reading red dawn designs at blue moon beach grill
saving the history of the cape hatteras lighthouse
It’s not only the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse that has been threatened by the encroaching sea. Historic markers naming all the lighthouse keepers are perilously close to being lost. This article from National Geographic does a great job of giving a historic perspective to the light and and overview of the emotional impact of the markers.… Continue reading saving the history of the cape hatteras lighthouse