usa today invites readers to experience the obx

Wright Brothers Monument. Photo by Pia Bell Ford

A sweet little piece in USA Today by Lynn Seldon expounds on the scenic beauty of the Outer Banks and encourages folks to experience the OBX for themselves. Bravo, USA Today!   “The entire 130-mile-long island chain enjoys a devoutly loyal following, partially due to the uncompromising authenticity that permeates the destination and the variety… Continue reading usa today invites readers to experience the obx

molasses creek makes music in the lobby!

Enjoy this video of Ocracoke’s own Molasses Creek, playing in the lobby at the Our State offices. The magazine, Our State: Down Home in North Carolina, celebrates the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, they feature North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. Molasses Creek  is Gary… Continue reading molasses creek makes music in the lobby!

hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english

If you’ve ever spent any time down on Hatteras or Ocracoke Islands you’ve probably heard the brogue spoken the natives islanders. Not southern at all, I think it’s like Irish with a bit of Limey thrown in. Whatever it is, it’s pretty fascinating, and so is this video created by the North Carolina Language and Life… Continue reading hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english

corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy

Here’s an interesting article about the Corolla wild horses that appears on Green Global Travel, an ecotourism, nature / wildlife conservation and cultural preservation magazine. “When we first began planning our visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I had no idea that there was any controversy about the wild horses. But when I received the following… Continue reading corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy

the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

We love this awesome tribute by Phyllis Cole over on the North Beach Sun! Manteo’s Pioneer Theater is an oldie, but a goodie. “It’s the popcorn. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you approach the ticket office. Okay, maybe it’s the second thing you notice after the unique Tudor exterior so reminiscent… Continue reading the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

and the turtles, and the squirrels and lots of other critters. Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment and care of the island’s ill and injured wildlife. Its goal is to restore animals to good health, then release them back into the wild. Lou Browning operates HIWR and specializes… Continue reading hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!

First Flight

The 110th Anniversary of the First Flight is happening today at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. The celebration will include a flurry of activities and tributes throughout the day, as detailed by Sam Walker in this great article over on the Outer Banks Voice. “Activities to mark the Wright brothers’ historic first… Continue reading celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!